辱没 (rǔ méi) — to bring disgrace to; to humiliate

Definition

A formal, written verb meaning 'to bring disgrace to' — usually a reputation, family, or ancestor. Stronger and more literary than 丢脸, and almost always used in serious or lofty contexts rather than casual speech.

verb

to bring disgrace toto humiliate

Examples

辱没。
Tā de xíng wéi rǔ méi le jiā zú de míng shēng.
His behavior brought disgrace to the family's reputation.
辱没。
Wǒ men bù néng rǔ méi zǔ xiān de róng yù.
We must not disgrace the honor of our ancestors.
辱没。
Tā fā shì jué bù rǔ méi zì jǐ de shì yán.
He swore never to disgrace his own oath.

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