Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
Chinese to English Dictionary
受宠若惊
Idiomshòu chǒng ruò jīng
Description
当别人对你特别好，你觉得又高兴又有点不好意思，就可以用"受宠若惊"。
When someone treats you especially well, and you feel both happy and a bit embarrassed, you can use "受宠若惊".
这个词常用来客气地表示自己没想到会得到这么好的对待。
This word is often used politely to express that you didn't expect to receive such good treatment.
Meanings
受宠若惊shòu chǒng ruò jīng
feel flattered and surprised by unexpected kindness or favor
老板亲自来谢我，我真是受宠若惊。
The boss personally thanked me; I was truly flattered.
Related words
Notes
- Etymology
literally "receive favor as if startled" — 受宠 (receive favor) + 若惊 (as if alarmed).
- Nuance
often polite/humble; expresses you feel you don't deserve such good treatment.
In videos
Images