New Members stefan92 Posted July 31, 2010 at 06:59 PM New Members Report Share Posted July 31, 2010 at 06:59 PM can anybody please help me with understanding: 尊嚴 What does it mean? and this: 榮耀 what does it mean? thank you : ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SiMaKe Posted August 1, 2010 at 06:27 PM Report Share Posted August 1, 2010 at 06:27 PM 尊嚴 zūnyán - dignity， sanctity， honor e.g. 国家尊严 - national dignity 维护法律的尊严 - guard the sanctity of the law dignity: 1) a formal, stately, or grave bearing 2) the state or quality of being worthy of honour 3) relative importance; rank 4) sense of self-importance (often in the phrases stand (or be) on one's dignity, beneath one's dignity) 5) high rank, esp in government or the church 6) a person of high rank or such persons collectively 榮耀 róngyào - honor, glory e.g. 在孩子们中间，拥有最新的玩具是一种荣耀的标志。 Among children, having the newest toy is a badge of honor. honor: 1) personal integrity; allegiance to moral principles 2) fame or glory or a person or thing that wins this for another 3) (often plural) great respect, regard, esteem, etc., or an outward sign of this 4) (often plural) high or noble rank 5) a privilege or pleasure 6) a woman's virtue or chastity Hanzi, pinyin, definitions and examples from nciku English definitions from Collins English Dict. Is this what you are looking for? If not, then can you provide the context/examples that gave rise to your questions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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