(zūn) — to respect, to venerate (used in formal or literary contexts)

Definition

尊 (zūn) is a formal, written verb meaning 'to respect / venerate' — used in literary phrases like 尊老 and ceremonial contexts, not everyday speech.

verb
to respectto venerate (used in formal or literary contexts)

Examples

  • Wǒ men yīng dāng zūn tā wèi lǎo shī.
    We should respect him as a teacher.
  • Zūn lǎo ài yòu shì zhōng huá mín zú de chuán tǒng měi dé.
    Respecting the elderly and loving the young is a traditional virtue of the Chinese nation.
  • Rén mín zūn tā wèi mín zú yīng xióng.
    The people respect him as a national hero.

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