Definition
鄙人是古典漢語中的謙稱，相當於「我」，用於正式書信或戲劇性的禮貌場合，現代口語中極少使用，更多出現在文學作品、歷史劇或故意文縐縐的玩笑中。另外，它也有「鄉下人、粗鄙的人」的貶義用法，但遠不如自稱用法常見。使用時需注意語境，否則會顯得很古板。
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(古雅謙稱) 我 (your humble servant)用於書信或客套場合的自我貶稱
Examples
- 鄙人體適，約，請見諒。bǐ rén jìnrì shēntǐ bú shì, wèi néng fù yuē, jìng qǐng jiànliàng.I have been unwell recently and was unable to keep the appointment; please forgive me.
- 鄙人為，輕決。bǐ rén yǐ wéi, cǐ shì bù kě qīngshuài juédìng.In my humble opinion, this matter should not be decided hastily.
- 鄙人雖，願試。bǐ rén suī bù cái, dàn yuàn yí shì.Though I am unworthy, I am willing to give it a try.
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