诚惶诚恐 (chéng huáng chéng kǒng) — (idiom, often humorous) to be overcome with a mix of awe and gratitude; to be nervously honored; (original literal sense) reverently fearful
Definition
A formal, often self-deprecating idiom meaning 'humbly honored' — said when accepting praise to show you're flattered but feel unworthy. Stronger and more literary than a simple thank you, and frequently used with gentle humor today.
idiom
(idiom, often humorous) to be overcome with a mix of awe and gratitudeto be nervously honored(original literal sense) reverently fearful
Examples
- ，诚惶诚恐。Dé dào nín de kuā jiǎng, wǒ shí zài chéng huáng chéng kǒng.I really feel overwhelmed to receive your praise.
- ，“诚惶诚恐，诚惶诚恐”。Tā shōu dào le lǐ wù, lián máng shuō "chéng huáng chéng kǒng, chéng huáng chéng kǒng".Upon receiving the gift, he quickly said, 'I'm so honored, I'm so honored.'
- ，诚惶诚恐。Miàn duì dà jiā de zhǎng shēng, tā chéng huáng chéng kǒng dì shuō zì jǐ zhǐ shì zuò le fèn nèi de shì.Facing everyone's applause, he humbly said he was just doing his duty.
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