Definition
绵薄 is a polite, self-deprecating term meaning 'my humble effort' or 'my meager contribution.' It's used when offering help or referring to one's own limited abilities or resources in a modest way. The literal meaning ('thin silk') is not used — the word is always a fixed expression of humility.
n
(polite) my humble effortmy meager contribution
Examples
- 绵薄。Wǒ zhǐshì jìn le yì diǎn mián bó zhī lì.I only contributed a little of my humble effort.
- 绵薄。Xīwàng wǒ de mián bó zhī xiàn néng bāng dào nǐ.I hope my modest offering can help you.
- 绵薄。Zhè shì tā de yì diǎn mián bó xīnyì.This is a small token of his humble gratitude.
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