humble self-reference by junior to senior
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
a humble term used by the younger generation to refer to themselves when addressing their seniors
literaryUsed in formal, literary, or historical contexts to express humility when speaking to elders, teachers, or senior colleagues. It literally means 'one born later,' emphasizing the junior status of the speaker.
Wǎn晚
shēng生
bài拜
jiàn见
xiān先
sheng生
。
Your junior pays respects to the teacher.
Wǎn晚
shēng生
bù不
cái才
,
gǎn敢
wèn问
qián前
bèi辈
gāo高
jiàn见
。
I am unworthy, but dare to ask the senior's noble opinion.
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Cǐ此
shì事
wǎn晚
shēng生
lüè略
yǒu有
ěr耳
wén闻
。
I have heard a little about this matter.