忝
How to Say
How to Write
Meaning: to shame
💡 Think 'tiǎn' as 'tee-ahn' — feeling shame that makes you want to hide under a 'tee'.
Compounds
Character Story & Explanation
忝 (tiǎn) means 'to shame' or 'to disgrace,' often used in self-deprecatory expressions like 忝列 (tiǎnliè) 'to be unworthy of one's position.' It appears in classical Chinese and formal writing, conveying humility. The radical ⺗ (heart) suggests an emotional or moral dimension.
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