tiǎn

忝

Character · Verb

unworthy; ashamed (humble term)

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Meanings

1 sense · 4 examples
1.

verb

to be unworthy; to bring disgrace to; to feel ashamed (humble expression)

literary

Used as a humble verb indicating that one is unworthy of a position or association, or that one brings disgrace to others. Often used in formal or literary self-deprecating contexts.

Tiǎn忝
liè列
mén门
qiáng墙
 ，
kuì愧
zài在
shī师
mén门
 。

I am unworthy to be listed among your disciples, ashamed to be in your school.

Tiǎn忝
zài在
xiāng相
zhī知
zhī之
liè列
 ，
shí实
gǎn感
róng荣
xìng幸
 。

I am unworthy to be counted among your acquaintances, and truly feel honored.

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Tiǎn忝
wéi为
rén人
shī师
 ，
bì必
dāng当
jìn尽
xīn心
jié竭
lì力
 。

Though unworthy to be a teacher, I must do my utmost with all my heart.

Wú无
tiǎn忝
suǒ所
shēng生
 ，
shì是
wéi为
zhì至
xiào孝
 。

To bring no disgrace to one's parents is the ultimate filial piety.