zyun1 jim4尊嚴尊严

Jyutpingzyun1 jim4

Yalejyūn yìhm

名詞Common

Definition

Dignity, honour, or self-respect.

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How it's used

While 尊嚴 carries a sense of moral worth and self-respect, it is often used in more serious or formal contexts compared to the everyday concept of 面子. 面子 focuses on social standing, reputation, and how others perceive you, whereas 尊嚴 is more about your internal integrity and the fundamental respect you are owed as a human being.

Examples

jan4人jat1一ding6定jiu3要jau5有zyun1尊jim4嚴sin1先ho2可ji5以sang1生cyun4存。

People must have dignity to survive.

nei5你gam3咁joeng2樣zou6做hai6係mai6咪soeng2想cin5踐daap6踏ngo5我ge3嘅zyun1尊jim4嚴aa4呀？

Are you trying to trample on my dignity by doing this?

Common phrases

wai4維wu6護zyun1尊jim4嚴

to uphold dignity

cin5踐daap6踏zyun1尊jim4嚴

to trample on dignity

Common mistake

Learners often confuse 尊嚴 with 面子. Losing 面子 might be embarrassing or awkward in a social situation, but losing 尊嚴 implies a much deeper, more personal violation of one's character or rights.