Definition
自重 has two distinct meanings: as a verb, it means 'to conduct oneself with dignity, to behave with self-respect'; as a noun (technical), it means 'deadweight' (the weight of a vehicle or container itself). The verb sense is the common everyday usage, often used in formal or moral contexts. This row is classified as a verb, so the examples focus on the verb meaning.
v.
to conduct oneself with dignityto behave with self-respect
Examples
- 自重，。Zuòrén bìxū zì chóng, bù néng wèile lìyì shīqù yuánzé.A person must conduct themselves with dignity and cannot lose principles for profit.
- 自重，。Tā zài gōnggòng chǎnghé zǒngshì hěn zì chóng, cóng bù shīlǐ.He always conducts himself with dignity in public and never loses decorum.
- ，自重，。Zuòwéi lǎoshī, nǐ yào zì chóng, gěi xuéshēng zuò gè hǎo bǎngyàng.As a teacher, you must conduct yourself with dignity and set a good example for students.
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