自尊 (zìzūn) — self-esteem

自尊 (zìzūn)

自尊 refers to the degree to which a person values and respects themselves. It is a central concept in psychology and is linked to emotional health, confidence, and social behavior. Low 自尊 is often associated with anxiety and depression, while healthy 自尊 supports resilience and positive relationships.

Meanings

1. noun self-esteem, self-respect, sense of personal dignity

Example Sentences

自尊心强的人更容易坚持自己的观点。 Zìzūnxīn qiáng de rén gèng róngyì jiānchí zìjǐ de guāndiǎn. People with strong self-esteem are more likely to stand by their views.

批评不等于否定一个人的自尊。 Pīpíng bù děngyú fǒudìng yī gè rén de zìzūn. Criticism does not mean denying a person's self-esteem.

健康的自尊有助于建立良好的人际关系。 Jiànkāng de zìzūn yǒuzhù yú jiànlì liánghǎo de rénjì guānxi. Healthy self-esteem helps build good interpersonal relationships.

她的自尊在长期的压力下受到了伤害。 Tā de zìzūn zài chángqī de yālì xià shòudào le shānghài. Her self-esteem was damaged under prolonged pressure.

培养孩子的自尊是教育的重要目标。 Péiyǎng háizi de zìzūn shì jiàoyù de zhòngyào mùbiāo. Cultivating children's self-esteem is an important goal of education.

社会的认可有时会影响个人的自尊水平。 Shèhuì de rènkě yǒushí huì yǐngxiǎng gèrén de zìzūn shuǐpíng. Social recognition can sometimes affect an individual's level of self-esteem.

Collocations

Usage Notes

自尊 can be used alone or as part of the compound 自尊心 (sense of self-worth, pride). 自尊心 is more colloquial and often implies a feeling that can be bruised or boosted, while 自尊 is more neutral and clinical in academic contexts.

Be careful not to confuse 自尊 (self-esteem) with 自信 (self-confidence). 自尊 relates to how you value yourself, whereas 自信 relates to how capable you feel in specific situations.

Memory Hook

自 means "self" and 尊 means "to respect/honor" — 自尊 is respecting yourself.