屈尊 (qū zūn) — condescendingly (formal, courtly)
Definition
A formal, courtly adverb meaning someone of higher status 'deigns to' do something beneath them. Used to honor — or mock — a superior's action as a generous favor.
adverb
condescendingly (formal, courtly)
Examples
- 屈尊。Tā qū zūn qián lái cān jiā wǒ men de huì yì.He condescended to come to our meeting.
- 屈尊。Zhè wèi jiào shòu qū zūn wèi běn kē shēng jiǎng kè.This professor condescended to lecture undergraduate students.
- 屈尊。Zǒng jīng lǐ qū zūn qīn zì jiē jiàn le wǒ men.The general manager condescended to receive us in person.
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