敬

jìng

HSK 7

敬 — jìng

1. respectful (bound form; appears in compounds)

   他们很敬长辈。 tāmen hěn jìng zhǎngbèi — They are very respectful toward their elders.

2. to respect; to offer politely (often used in compounds: e.g., 敬酒 to offer a toast)

   他敬大家一杯酒表示感谢。 tā jìng dàjiā yī bēijiǔ biǎoshìgǎnxiè — He offered everyone a drink to show his thanks.