鄙人 (bǐ rén) — (written, archaic, humble) I; your humble servant (self-deprecatory term used in letters or polite contexts)
Definition
Archaic, written self-reference meaning 'I' — used humbly in formal letters or speeches to modestly refer to oneself. Far more literary and self-deprecating than any spoken pronoun.
idiom
(written, archaic, humble) Iyour humble servant (self-deprecatory term used in letters or polite contexts)
Examples
- 鄙人，。bǐ rén Bù cái, chéng méng xiān sheng hòu ài.I am unworthy, yet I am deeply grateful for your generosity, sir.
- 鄙人，。Cǐ shì bǐ rén lüè zhī yī èr, yuàn yǔ zhū wèi fēn xiǎng.I happen to know a little about this matter and would like to share it with you all.
- 鄙人，。bǐ rén Cái shū xué qiǎn, hái wàng duō duō zhǐ jiào.This humble servant is untalented and unlearned; I humbly ask for your guidance.
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