恭敬
ㄍㄨㄥ ㄐㄧㄥˋ
“deferential; respectful; showing polite and solemn courtesy, especially toward elders or guests”
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- 尊敬ㄗㄨㄣ ㄐㄧㄥˋto respect; to revere; to esteem; honorable; distinguished (used before a term of address in formal contexts)
- 致敬ㄓˋ ㄐㄧㄥˋto pay tribute to; to salute; to show respect or admiration for someone or something
- 恭喜ㄍㄨㄥ ㄒㄧˇto congratulations; to express good wishes on a happy occasion; (interj.) congratulations!
- 敬重ㄐㄧㄥˋ ㄓㄨㄥˋto respect deeply; to revere; to esteem; to hold in high regard
- 敬佩ㄐㄧㄥˋ ㄆㄟˋto deeply respect and admire; to hold in high esteem; to look up to with sincere regard.
- 敬意ㄐㄧㄥˋ ㄧˋrespect; feelings of respect; showing deep respect; paying tribute to someone
- 敬畏ㄐㄧㄥˋ ㄨㄟˋawe; reverence mixed with fear; deep respect and dread
- 敬業ㄐㄧㄥˋ ㄧㄝˋdedicated to one's work; conscientious and committed in one's profession
- 敬老ㄐㄧㄥˋ ㄌㄠˇrespecting the elderly; honoring senior citizens; showing reverence for older people
- 崇敬ㄔㄨㄥˊ ㄐㄧㄥˋto revere; to hold in deep respect; profound reverence
- 恭維ㄍㄨㄥ ㄨㄟˊto praise; to speak highly of; to compliment; to flatter
- 敬愛ㄐㄧㄥˋ ㄞˋto respect and love; to hold in high esteem; to revere and cherish