崇敬

chóng jìng

to revere

HSK 6

漢字分解

Meaning and Usage

"崇敬" means to deeply respect or revere someone or something, often implying admiration for their qualities or achievements. It is a formal term used in contexts where respect is profound and sincere.

Common Collocations

Usage Notes

"崇敬" is often used to express respect towards people who have admirable qualities or have made significant contributions, such as teachers, heroes, or ancestors. It carries a stronger emotional weight than simply "尊敬" (to respect). Avoid using it casually for everyday respect; it suits formal or solemn contexts.

Contrast

Compared to "尊敬", which can be used more broadly for respect, "崇敬" emphasizes a higher level of admiration and almost worship-like reverence.

例文

他对老师充满了崇敬之情。

Tā duì lǎoshī chōngmǎnle chóngjìng zhī qíng.

He is full of reverence for his teacher.

许多年轻人崇敬那些为社会做出贡献的英雄。

Xǔduō niánqīng rén chóngjìng nàxiē wèi shèhuì zuòchū gòngxiàn de yīngxióng.

Many young people revere heroes who have contributed to society.

在传统文化中,人们常常崇敬祖先。

Zài chuántǒng wénhuà zhōng, rénmen chángcháng chóngjìng zǔxiān.

In traditional culture, people often revere their ancestors.