敬

jìng · jing

Same in simplified and traditional Chinese

Meaning

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  1. (bound form) respectful; to respect
  2. to offer politely

In a sentence

2 examples
01

他(tā)端(duān)起(qǐ)酒(jiǔ)杯(bēi)敬(jìng)了(le)客(kè)人(rén)一(yì)杯(bēi)。

He raised his glass and respectfully offered the guest a drink.

02

我(wǒ)们(men)要(yào)敬(jìng)重(zhòng)那(nà)些(xiē)帮(bāng)助(zhù)过(guò)我(wǒ)们(men)的(de)人(rén)。

We should respect those who have helped us.

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Definitions adapted from CC-CEDICT, published by MDBG and its contributors, under CC BY-SA 4.0. Pinyin display and entry grouping have been adapted.

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