HSK · Level 68
75 words
Chinese word
自尊心
Pronunciation
Pinyinzì zūn xīn
Meaning
- nounself-esteem
Example
别伤害她的自尊心。bié shāng hài tā de zì zūn xīn
Don't hurt her self-esteem.
More examples
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.
Core concept
An inner sense of personal worth that supports dignity and the wish to preserve it.
Common phrases
重建自尊心chóng jiàn zì zūn xīn
rebuild self-esteem
挫伤自尊心cuò shāng zì zūn xīn
damage self-esteem
维护自尊心wéi hù zì zūn xīn
protect self-esteem
Similar words
自信zì xìn: Trust in one's own judgment and ability to succeed.
面子miàn zi: Concern for one's public image, respect, and social standing.
尊严zūn yán: The dignity and worth that belong to a person and deserve respect.
Definition in Chinese
个体对自己价值和尊严的评价与维护的心理倾向。gè tǐ duì zì jǐ jià zhí hé zūn yán de píng jià yǔ wéi hù de xīn lǐ qīng xiàng
Word origin
自尊心 (zìzūnxīn, "self-esteem") is built from 自 (zì, "self") + 尊 (zūn, "respect") + 心 (xīn, "heart"), framing regard for oneself as an inner feeling.
Usage tips
- 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.