Korean word

존중

Pronunciation

Romanizationchonjung

Meaning

  • nounrespect

Example

아이들에게 존중을 가르쳐 주세요.a i deu re ge chon jung eul ka reu cheo chu se yo

Please teach children respect.

Illustration for 존중 (respect)

More examples

회의에서 서로의 존중이 중요하다.hoe ui e seo seo ro ui chon jung i chung yo ha da

Mutual respect is important at meetings.

Core concept

Treating another person's existence and rights as worthy of care.

Common phrases

  • 존중을 표하다chon jung eul pyo ha da

    show respect

  • 존중을 받다chon jung eul pat tta

    receive respect

  • 서로에 대한 존중seo ro e tae han chon jung

    respect for each other

Similar words

존경chongyeong: Deep admiration for a person's character, abilities, or achievements.
배려paeryeo: Thoughtful action that protects another person's comfort and feelings.
인정injeong: To accept a person, fact, or claim as genuine or valid.
예의yeui: Rules for polite behavior that prevent offense in social situations.

Definition in Korean

타인의 권리나 존재를 인정하고 마땅히 존귀하게 대하는 마음ta i nui kwol li na chon jae reul in jeong ha go ma ttang hi chon gwi ha ge tae ha neun ma eum

Word origin

존중 (jonjung, "respect") is a Sino-Korean compound built from elements associated with honoring someone and giving their value due weight.

Usage tips

  • This noun is useful in conversations about fairness, rights, and personal boundaries, where English often uses a verb instead.

Opposites

  • 무시musidisregardnoun
  • 경멸kyeongmyeolcontemptnoun

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