Being humble means to make clothes coarse and wear coarse clothes.
Explanation: 1. To make clothes coarse and wear coarse clothes. 2. Surrender. 3. Be respectful. 4. A humble position.
Bei (Pinyin: bēi) is a first-level standard Chinese character (commonly used character). This character first appeared in oracle bone inscriptions in the Shang Dynasty, and its ancient shape resembles a hand holding some kind of instrument. The basic meaning of "humble" is low status and identity. When applied to personality, it means inferior. From a person's low status, it can be extended to low status, and it can also be extended to weakness. When one considers oneself or puts oneself in a low position, the word "humble" is also used to express it, which is a kind of modesty.
The word "humble" is used from low status and status to personality, which means "inferior". Generally speaking, people who have evil and obscene conduct, words and deeds and have no regard for integrity are often called despicable and shameless. When one considers oneself or puts oneself in a low position, it is also expressed as "humble", but this is the meaning of humility. For example, "humble words and thick coins" or "humble words and generous gifts" means humble words and generous gifts.
Later, "humble" was often used as a word of modesty. The words "humble person" and "humble eye" are often used in old operas and novels, and "humble head" is commonly used in ancient books. They are people who claim to have a low status or position. In the old society, lower-level officials always regarded themselves as "low-ranking" and "low-ranking officials" toward their superiors.
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"Shangshu·Wuyi": "King Wen humbled himself, that is, he was active in the field." Confucius said: "King Wen was frugal and humbled his clothes." One theory means that he is engaged in humble activities. thing. See Qing Benting's "Tongwen Shangshu·Wuyi's Teaching".
Yuan Kang of the Han Dynasty, "Yue Jueshu·Qing Bian Nei Zhuan": "The King of Wu said: 'I humbly serve Yue, and have its own country. Goujian has submitted as a minister, and he has driven his horse for me. Before, all the princes heard about it. '"
"New History of the Five Dynasties·Family Family of the Southern Tang Dynasty·Li Jing": "In March of the 14th year, Jing also sent Sikong Sun Sheng and Minister of Rites Wang Chongzhi to express his resignation. Yi humiliated, but Shizong still did not answer. "
Ming Gui Youguang's "Preface to Mr. Zhang Jiang": "As for the benevolent and lofty people, unfortunately they are humiliated and try their best to achieve their aspirations, but they are frustrated. The benefactors praise each other with their mouths, but the superiors still cover their ears and cannot hear.
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