verb HSK 5
to respect · to esteem · to revere
Meaning
敬重 means to hold someone in high regard with a combination of respect and admiration. It conveys a deeper, more solemn form of respect than simple politeness, often directed toward elders, teachers, or people of high moral character or achievement.
Usage
This is a formal, somewhat literary term used in written language and formal speech. It's commonly used when describing respect for teachers, parents, leaders, or historical figures. Native speakers might use 尊敬 more frequently in everyday conversation, though both words are similar.
Examples
- 01他是一位深受学生敬重的教授。.He is a professor deeply respected by his students.
- 02我们应该敬重那些为社会做出贡献的人。.We should respect those who have made contributions to society.
Characters
Common collocations
- 敬重老师to respect one's teacher
- 深受敬重to be deeply respected
- 值得敬重worthy of respect
Antonyms
Origin
Both characters relate to respect: 敬 originally depicted offering something with both hands in reverence, while 重 adds the sense of weight or importance, together emphasizing deep, weighty respect.