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尊

zūn · zun

Same in simplified and traditional Chinese

Meaning

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  1. senior
  2. of a senior generation
  3. to honor
  4. to respect
  5. honorific
  6. classifier for cannons and statues
  7. ancient wine vessel
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2 examples
01

这(zhè)座(zuò)庙(miào)里(lǐ)供(gòng)奉(fèng)着(zhe)一(yì)尊(zūn)巨(jù)大(dà)的(de)佛(fó)像(xiàng)。

A huge statue of Buddha is enshrined in this temple.

02

我(wǒ)们(men)要(yào)尊(zūn)老(lǎo)爱(ài)幼(yòu)，主(zhǔ)动(dòng)帮(bāng)助(zhù)有(yǒu)需(xū)要(yào)的(de)人(rén)。

We should respect the elderly and care for the young, and take the initiative to help those in need.

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