zì​zhòng

to conduct oneself with dignity

  • created sense approved 自重 · zì​zhòng · to conduct oneself with dignity — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    自重

    zì​zhòng

    to conduct oneself with dignity

    To behave with self-respect; to value one's own character and avoid improper behavior.

    自 (literal) → 自 · zì · self 重 (literal) → 重 · zhòng · discreet

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  • created sense approved 自重 · zì​zhòng · deadweight; tare weight — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    自重

    zì​zhòng

    deadweight; tare weight

    The weight of a vehicle, vessel, or structure without its load or contents

    自 (literal) → 自 · zì · self 重 (literal) → 重 · zhòng · weight

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  • created sense approved 自重 · zì​zhòng · to increase one's own status — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    自重

    zì​zhòng

    to increase one's own status

    Literary use meaning to build up one's own power or importance, especially to make oneself indispensable.

    自 (literal) → 自 · zì · self 重 (literal) → 重 · zhòng · important

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