忝 (tiǎn) - To disgrace & to shame
忝 · tiǎn
To disgrace;
to shame;
to be unworthy (used humbly);
to feel ashamed.
To disgraceto shameto be unworthy (used humbly)
Usage highlights
Feel ashamedUnworthy to be amongOccupy a position unworthilyShameful faceDisgrace one's ancestorsUnworthy of the name
Usage & contexts
Examples
- I feel unworthy of this honor (忝列门墙).
- He modestly said he was unqualified for the position (忝居其位).
- She felt ashamed of her poor performance (忝颜人世).
Collocations
- Feel ashamed(忝愧)
- Unworthy to be among(忝列)
- Occupy a position unworthily(忝居)
- Shameful face(忝颜)
- Disgrace one's ancestors(忝辱先人)
- Unworthy of the name(忝名)
Idioms
- Unworthily occupying a position among(忝列门墙)
- Shamefully living in this world(忝颜人世)
- Unworthy to be counted among(忝在相知之列)
Cultural background
FAQ- Used in classical Chinese as a humble expression to show modesty when referring to oneself.
- Often appears in formal writing and speeches to express unworthiness for an honor or position.
- Reflects traditional Chinese values of humility and self-effacement in social interactions.