Chinese word

致敬

Pronunciation

Pinyinzhì jìng

Meaning

  • verbshow respect

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)

More examples

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.

Core concept

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

Common phrases

  • 向英雄致敬xiàng yīng xióng zhì jìng

    pay tribute to heroes

  • 向老人致敬xiàng lǎo rén zhì jìng

    pay tribute to the elderly

  • 向烈士致敬xiàng liè shì zhì jìng

    pay tribute to martyrs

Similar words

尊敬zūn jìng: Showing deep respect for someone based on their character, abilities, or achievements.
致意zhì yì: Formally conveying respect or greetings through speech or writing.
敬礼jìng lǐ: Saluting through a formal gesture or body movement, especially at ceremonies or in the military.

Definition in Chinese

以言语、动作或礼节向人或事物表示敬意，强调把尊重表现出来，常用搭配为“向……致敬”。yǐ yán yǔ dòng zuò huò lǐ jié xiàng rén huò shì wù biǎo shì jìng yì qiáng diào bǎ zūn zhòng biǎo xiàn chū lái cháng yòng dā pèi wèi xiàng zhì jìng

Word origin

致敬 (zhìjìng, "show respect") combines 致 (zhì, "send or convey") with 敬 (jìng, "respect"), giving the image of conveying respect outward.

Usage tips

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

Other meanings

  • saluteverb

Opposites

Related words

  • 致敬仪式zhì jìng yí shìceremony to pay tributenoun

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