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受寵若驚

简受宠若惊 · 繁受寵若驚

Mandarin · pinyin shòu chǒng ruò jīng

overwhelmed by favor from superior (humble expr.)

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受: shòu · receive, accept, get; bear, stand
寵: Look up this written character
若: ruò · if, supposing, assuming; similar
驚: Look up this written character
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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(idiomatic) flattered; overwhelmed by favour from a superior

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