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noun[U]
Respect or admiration felt for someone because of their character, ability, achievements, or status.
jongyeong
Pronunciation
Etymology
Sino-Korean word from 尊敬, meaning “to honor and respect.”
Examples
그는 선생님을 깊이 존경한다.
geuneun seonsaengnimeul gipi jongyeonghanda
He deeply respects his teacher.
그녀의 용기와 정직함은 존경을 받을 만하다.
geunyeoui yonggiwa jeongjikameun jongyeongeul badeul manhada
Her courage and honesty deserve respect.
많은 사람들이 그의 업적에 존경을 표했다.
maneun saramdeuri geuui eopjeoge jongyeongeul pyohatda
Many people expressed admiration for his achievements.
Character Breakdown
존
jon
honor; esteem
경
gyeong
respect; revere
Collocations
존경을 받다
존경을 표하다
깊은 존경
존경의 대상
존경심을 갖다
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