Chinese word

自尊

Pronunciation

Pinyinzì zūn

Meaning

  • nounpride

Example

她的自尊不允许别人取笑她。tā de zì zūn bù yún xǔ bié rén qǔ xiào tā

Her pride does not let others make fun of her.

Illustration for 自尊 (pride)

More examples

受到批评后，他努力恢复自尊。shòu dào pī píng hòu tā nǔ lì huī fù zì zūn

After being criticized, he worked hard to regain his self-respect.

Core concept

The quiet inner boundary that protects a person's feeling of value and dignity.

Common phrases

  • 保护自尊bǎo hù zì zūn

    protect one's self-respect

  • 丧失自尊sàng shī zì zūn

    lose one's self-respect

  • 恢复自尊huī fù zì zūn

    regain one's self-respect

Similar words

自尊心zì zūn xīn: A positive sense of one's own value and the confidence to accept oneself.
尊严zūn yán: The dignity and respect a person deserves as a human being.
骄傲jiāo ào: A pleased feeling about one's own abilities, success, or actions.

Definition in Chinese

自己对自己保持的敬重或自我价值感。zì jǐ duì zì jǐ bǎo chí de jìng zhòng huò zì wǒ jià zhí gǎn

Word origin

The compound 自 (zì, "self") + 尊 (zūn, "to respect") gives the idea of holding oneself in respectful regard.

Usage tips

  • This word can describe a feeling that is hurt, protected, or restored, so it is not limited to proud behavior or success.

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