hán
wēi

common
adjective

Meaning of 寒微

寒微 means of humble/lowly origin; low social status. Pronounced hán wēi.

  • of humble/lowly origin; low social status

Definitions & Examples

chū
shēn
hán
wēi
 
dàn
píng
jiè
chéng
wéi
le
zhù
míng
xué
zhě
 

He came from a humble background but became a famous scholar through hard work.

shǐ
shàng
duō
yīng
xióng
dōu
chū
shēn
hán
wēi
 

Many heroes in history came from lowly origins.

yīn
hán
wēi
de
jiā
shì
ér
bēi
 

He does not feel inferior because of his humble family background.

Zhè
wèi
guān
yuán
suī
chū
shēn
hán
wēi
 
què
xīn
bǎi
xìng
 

Although this official came from a lowly background, he cares deeply for the common people.