English–Chinese
“self-esteem” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinzì zūn xīn
Example
别伤害她的自尊心。bié shāng hài tā de zì zūn xīn
Don't hurt her self-esteem.
How to say “self-esteem” in Chinese
“Self-esteem” in Chinese is 自尊心 (zì zūn xīn).
An inner sense of personal worth that supports dignity and the wish to preserve it.
Example sentences with 自尊心
经过心理辅导，她逐渐重建了自尊心。jīng guò xīn lǐ fú dǎo tā zhú jiàn chóng jiàn le zì zūn xīn
After counseling, she gradually rebuilt her self-esteem.
Tips for using 自尊心
- In everyday conversation, this noun often comes up when criticism or teasing affects a person's dignity, so it helps describe social tact rather than physical harm.