yě野rén人xiàn献pù曝
To offer something insignificant as if it were valuable; a humble way of presenting one's trifling advice or gift. Often used as a self-deprecating remark when offering suggestions or contributions.
Era:
Ancient
Frequency:
Story:
During the Warring States period, there was an unsophisticated farmer in the State of Song. Due to poverty, he barely survived winter wearing only rough hemp clothes.
The following spring, when the weather cleared, he took off his clothes and basked in the sun, feeling extremely comfortable. Having never seen luxurious fur coats or grand houses, he told his wife that he intended to present this method of keeping warm to the king.