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受寵若驚

简 受宠若惊 · 繁 受寵若驚
Mandarin · pinyin shòu chǒng ruò jīng

Meanings

  1. overwhelmed by favor from superior (humble expr.)
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受
shòu · receive, accept, get; bear, stand
寵
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若
ruò · if, supposing, assuming; similar
驚
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宠
chǒng · favorite, concubine; favor
惊
jīng · frighten, surprise, startle
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4–3–4–1 · shou4 chong3 ruo4 jing1

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Rime Cantonese 粵拼

sau6 cung2 joek6 ging1

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sau6 cung2 joek6 ging1

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phrase

  1. (idiomatic) flattered; overwhelmed by favour from a superior

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