受宠若惊 (shòu chǒng-ruò jīng) — to be overwhelmed by an unexpected favor or praise (humble expression)
Definition
A humble idiom for feeling overwhelmed by unexpected favor or praise from a superior. Unlike 得天独厚 (describing a person's natural advantages), this reacts to someone else's kindness, often as polite self-deprecation.
phrase
to be overwhelmed by an unexpected favor or praise (humble expression)
Examples
- ，受宠若惊。Dé dào nín de yāo qǐng, wǒ zhēn shì shòu chǒng-ruò jīng.I am truly overwhelmed by your invitation.
- ，受宠若惊。Lǐng dǎo zhè me kàn zhòng wǒ, ràng wǒ shòu chǒng-ruò jīng.The leader thinks so highly of me — it makes me feel overwhelmed.
- ，受宠若惊，。Nín sòng zhè me guì zhòng de lǐ wù, wǒ shòu chǒng-ruò jīng, bù gǎn shōu.You gave such an expensive gift — I'm overwhelmed and dare not accept it.
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