尊 (zūn) - Meaning, Stroke Order, Words & Examples

Q: What does 尊 (zūn) mean in Chinese?

The Chinese character 尊 (zūn) means "To respect; senior; (measure word for statues)". It is an HSK Level 5 character, with 12 strokes and the radical 寸.

Q: How do you write 尊 stroke by stroke?

尊 has 12 strokes. The radical is 寸. Follow the standard stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. Practice with stroke animation to build muscle memory.

Q: What's the difference between 尊 and 尃?

尊 (zūn) and 尃 look similar but differ in meaning and usage. Check the radical and stroke count to tell them apart.

Q: What mistakes do learners make writing 尊?

Common mistake: incorrect stroke order or miswriting the radical 寸. Pay attention to the proportion between components — keep the radical compact.

Q: What common words use 尊?

Common words containing 尊 include: 尊敬 (zūn jìng) — To respect; respectful; 尊重 (zūn zhòng) — respect; 自尊 (zì zūn) — self-esteem; self-respect.

How to Write 尊

The character 尊 (zūn) is written with 12 strokes. Follow the standard Chinese stroke order: top to bottom, left to right, outside before inside. The radical 寸 is one of its key components.

Practice the correct stroke order with the Hanzi Writer app to see animated stroke-by-stroke guidance with real-time feedback.

Meaning & Pronunciation

尊 is pronounced zūn in Mandarin Chinese. It means To respect; senior; (measure word for statues).

As an HSK Level 5 character, 尊 is an intermediate-level character.

Common Words with 尊

尊敬 zūn jìng

To respect; respectful

尊重 zūn zhòng

respect

自尊 zì zūn

self-esteem; self-respect

Example Sentences

我们要尊敬老师。

wǒ men yào zūn jìng lǎo shī

We should respect our teachers.

请尊重我的意见。

qǐng zūn zhòng wǒ de yì jiàn

Please respect my opinion.

每个人都有自尊。

měi gè rén dōu yǒu zì zūn

Everyone has self-esteem.

Similar Characters

尃 fū

射 shè

尉 wèi

Practice Writing 尊 (zūn)

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Frequently Asked Questions about 尊

What does 尊 (zūn) mean in Chinese?

How do you write 尊 stroke by stroke?

What's the difference between 尊 and 尃?

What mistakes do learners make writing 尊?

What common words use 尊?

How to Write 尊 (zūn)