自尊
zìzūn
self-respect, self-esteem
Part of speech · noun
Pattern visualization
Examples
- 我们要保护孩子的自尊心。We should protect a child's self-esteem.
- 他是个很有自尊的人。He is a person with a strong sense of self-respect.
Collocations
自尊心伤害自尊维护自尊有自尊
Mnemonic
自 zì "self" + 尊 zūn "to honor": to honor oneself, i.e. self-respect, self-esteem (the wish to respect oneself and keep one's dignity). 自尊心 = self-esteem. The 自 is in 自己 and 自由. The 尊 is in 尊敬 and 尊重. Antonym: 自卑 (zìbēi, inferiority). Distinguish 自尊 (self-respect) from 自负 (zìfù, to be conceited).
Related
自尊心自重自爱自卑
Quick check
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