Word: 恭敬 (gōngjìng) 恭敬 dictionary entry gōngjìng deferential; respectful Full dictionary entry for 恭敬 Example sentences using 恭敬 2 sentences, showing page 1 of 1. 他对长辈一向很恭敬。 Tā duì zhǎngbèi yíxiàng hěn gōngjìng. He has always been respectful toward his elders. 你对客人应该再恭敬一点儿。 Nǐ duì kèrén yīnggāi zài gōngjìng yìdiǎnr. You should be a bit more respectful to the guests.