subordinates' situation; humble self-reference
Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
situation or feelings of subordinates or the masses
Often used in political or organizational contexts to refer to the circumstances of ordinary people or lower-level staff.
Leading cadres should go deep into the grassroots to understand the situation of the masses.
Ensuring subordinates' concerns reach the higher-ups is key to doing mass work well.
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Only by fully grasping the situation at the grassroots level can policies be formulated that conform to reality.
noun
one's own situation or feelings (humble)
humbleAn archaic humble form used in traditional letters or formal petitions when referring to one's own circumstances. Rarely used in modern spoken Chinese.
My situation is difficult to express; I only hope you will examine it clearly, sir.
Forgive my bluntness; this is my humble situation, and I dare not conceal it.
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For humble folk to reach the ears of the powerful has been difficult since ancient times.