Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Self-respectful: Having or showing proper regard for one's own dignity, character, and worth. It describes a person who values and upholds their own moral standards and honor.

2. Noun (commonly used as "lòng tự trọng"):

   • Self-respect / Self-esteem: The feeling of pride in oneself and a careful regard for one's own character and reputation. It is the inner sense of one's own value and dignity.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:

  • Anh ấy là một người rất tự trọng. (He is a very self-respectful person.)
  • Cô ấy từ chối hành vi đó vì cô ấy tự trọng. (She refused that behavior because she is self-respectful.)

• Noun ("lòng tự trọng"):

  • Lòng tự trọng không cho phép tôi nói dối. (My self-respect does not allow me to lie.)
  • Hành động của anh đã làm tổn thương lòng tự trọng của cô ấy. (His action hurt her self-esteem.)

Advanced Usage

• The concept is central to moral character and is often discussed in contexts of ethics, personal development, and social interaction. It implies an internal moral compass that guides one to act honorably even without external oversight.

Variants and Related Words

• Tự trọng bản thân: A reinforced phrase meaning self-respect for oneself.
  • Giới trẻ ngày nay cần học cách tự trọng bản thân. (Young people today need to learn how to have self-respect.)

Synonyms

• Self-respecting: Having or showing self-respect.
• Dignified: Having or showing a composed or serious manner that is worthy of respect.
• Honorable: Deserving of respect and admiration; characterized by integrity.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• Biết tự trọng: To know self-respect; to have a sense of honor.

  • Một người biết tự trọng sẽ không bao giờ ăn cắp. (A person who knows self-respect would never steal.)

• Chạm đến lòng tự trọng: To touch/hurt one's self-respect; to offend someone's sense of dignity.

  • Lời nói của hắn đã chạm đến lòng tự trọng của tôi. (His words touched/hurt my self-respect.)

adj

1. self-respectful