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“show respect” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinzhì jìng

Example

我们应该向老人致敬。wǒ men yīng gāi xiàng lǎo rén zhì jìng

We should show respect to the elderly.

Illustration for 致敬 (show respect)

How to say “show respect” in Chinese

“Show respect” in Chinese is 致敬 (zhì jìng).

Respect made visible through words, gestures, or a formal act.

Full entry for 致敬: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 致敬

观众起立,向英雄致敬。guān zhòng qǐ lì xiàng yīng xióng zhì jìng

The audience stood up to pay tribute to the heroes.

Tips for using 致敬

  • In everyday conversation, this verb usually sounds formal and is especially natural in ceremonies, public tributes, and respectful remarks.

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