敝
worn-out; humble reference; decline
Meanings
3 senses · 15 examplesadjective
worn-out; tattered; dilapidated
literaryUsed in formal or literary contexts to describe clothing, objects or places that are old and damaged.
He wore a tattered coat begging by the roadside.
After decades of wind and rain erosion, this old house has become dilapidated.
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The fire turned the originally bustling market into a ruin.
This tattered coat has been mended several times, but he still refuses to throw it away.
The sole of his worn-out cloth shoes was worn through, so he had to walk barefoot.
honorific
my; our; humble reference
formalA formal and polite humble modifier used before nouns related to oneself, one's family or one's organization.
My surname is Wang, may I ask what your surname is?
Welcome all teachers to visit our office and give guidance.
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Our university will hold an annual academic symposium.
I am the marketing manager of our company, it's a pleasure to meet you.
My humble home is simple, please bear with us all.
adjective
declining; decayed; dilapidated
literaryUsed in literary contexts to describe the decline of a place, industry or living conditions.
The once prosperous ancient town now only has dilapidated streets left.
This century-old old shop has gone through the baptism of war and still remains durable.
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The post-war city was in a state of decline, and people lived in hardship.
Traditional handicrafts are now facing the dilemma of decline.
Although this ancient bridge has stood for hundreds of years, it still remains durable.