恭敬

gōng jìng
HSK 6
deferential, with respect
adjective

Example Sentences

我们要以恭敬的态度对待老师。
wǒmen yào yǐ gōngjìng de tàidù duìdài lǎoshī 。
We should treat our teachers with a respectful attitude.
在这个场合，恭敬是非常重要的。
zài zhègè chǎnghé ， gōngjìng shì fēicháng zhòngyào de 。
In this occasion, being deferential is very important.
他用恭敬的语气跟老人讲话。
tāyòng gōngjìng de yǔqì gēn lǎorén jiǎnghuà 。
He speaks to the elderly with a respectful tone.

Individual Characters

恭gōng
respectful
敬jìng
to respect

Words with similar meanings

尊敬zūnjìng
respectful
This term carries a formal connotation and is often used in official or serious contexts.

Words Ending With 敬

尊敬zūn jìng
respect; to revere
崇敬chóng jìng
to revere; high esteem

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