of humble origin; low social status
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadjective
of humble/lowly origin; low social status
formalDescribes a person's family background, often used in historical or formal contexts to contrast with wealth and nobility.
Tā他
chū出
shēn身
hán寒
wēi微
，
dàn但
píng凭
jiè借
nǔ努
lì力
chéng成
wéi为
le了
zhù著
míng名
xué学
zhě者
。
He came from a humble background but became a famous scholar through hard work.
Lì历
shǐ史
shàng上
xǔ许
duō多
yīng英
xióng雄
dōu都
chū出
shēn身
hán寒
wēi微
。
Many heroes in history came from lowly origins.
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Tā他
bù不
yīn因
zì自
jǐ己
hán寒
wēi微
de的
jiā家
shì世
ér而
zì自
bēi卑
。
He does not feel inferior because of his humble family background.
Zhè这
wèi位
guān官
yuán员
suī虽
chū出
shēn身
hán寒
wēi微
，
què却
xīn心
xì系
bǎi百
xìng姓
。
Although this official came from a lowly background, he cares deeply for the common people.