受寵若驚 shòu chǒng ruò jīng

overwhelmed by favor from superior (humble expr.)

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. overwhelmed by favor from superior (humble expr.)

Characters

Character Meaning
受 shòu HSK 4
(passive marker); to receive; to accept
寵 chǒng
to pamper; to spoil; to favor
若 ruò HSK 6
if; as; like
驚 jīng
to be frightened; to be scared; to startle