English–Chinese
“respectful” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyingōng jìng
Example
学生们都对老师很恭敬。xué shēng men dōu duì lǎo shī hěn gōng jìng
All the students are very respectful toward their teacher.
How to say “respectful” in Chinese
“Respectful” in Chinese is 恭敬 (gōng jìng).
Respect held inwardly and shown outwardly through humble words, careful manners, and deferential conduct.
Example sentences with 恭敬
见到老师要表现得很恭敬。jiàn dào lǎo shī yào biǎo xiàn de hěn gōng jìng
When you meet your teacher, you should behave very respectfully.
Tips for using 恭敬
- In everyday conversation, this adjective often sounds formal or bookish, so simpler wording is common when describing ordinary social behavior.