a feeling of being happy with your own character and abilities 自尊（心） to have high/low self-esteem 自尊心强／弱 You need to build your self-esteem. 你需要树立自尊心。 🔊🔊 Some children suffer from low self-esteem and expect to do badly. 有些孩子自尊心不足，对自己的期望值很低。 They are beginning to regain their confidence and self-esteem. 他们开始恢复自信和自尊。