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7-9

dignity

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

zun1yan2 zūnyán

Meaning


Primary

dignity

Alternatives

honor, honour

Mnemonic


If something has 尊严 dignity, then we must be 严 strict in how we behave towards it, always giving it due 尊 respect.

Usage


民族 尊严

national dignity

人类 的 尊严

the dignity of humanity

尊严 是 每 个 人 的 基本 权利。

Dignity is a basic right for everyone.

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