赔身下气 — “To humble oneself completely”
赔身下气 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to humble oneself completely”. To be extremely deferential and submissive, often speaking and acting in a low or apologetic manner. Literally, “to sacrifice one's dignity and lower one's spirit”.
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What does 赔身下气 mean?
赔身下气 (péi shēn xià qì) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to humble oneself completely”.
How do you pronounce 赔身下气?
赔身下气 is pronounced péi shēn xià qì in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 赔身下气 literally mean?
Literally, 赔身下气 means “to sacrifice one's dignity and lower one's spirit”. It is used to mean “to humble oneself completely”.
What is the Chinese definition of 赔身下气?
谦躬屈节，低声下气。