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)
- 恭喜ㄍㄨㄥ ㄒㄧˇto congratulations; to express good wishes on a happy occasion; (interj.) congratulations!
- 敬佩ㄐㄧㄥˋ ㄆㄟˋto deeply respect and admire; to hold in high esteem; to look up to with sincere regard.
- 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
- 敬酒ㄐㄧㄥˋ ㄐㄧㄡˇto propose a toast; to raise a glass to show respect to someone at a banquet or gathering
- 敬禮ㄐㄧㄥˋ ㄌㄧˇto salute; a gesture of respect by raising the hand; a gift given to someone; a closing phrase in letters to show respect