be overwhelmed by an unexpected favour

be overwhelmed by an unexpected favour

It is a Chinese idiom. Pinyin is w é NCH ǒ ngru ò J ī ng, which means to be flattered because it is both happy and uneasy to be loved or appreciated. It comes from the novel by Liang Yin Yun of the Southern Dynasty.

Idiom usage

Be used as predicate, attributive, adverbial; refer to surprise

Examples

The people of qibeihu, who are connected to the country of Yunnan, are very flattered by the news and are dying from midnight.

Analysis of Idioms

Synonym: flattered

Antonym: Apathy

The origin of Idioms

The second volume of the novel by Liang Yin Yun in the Southern Dynasty: "the fear of berthing the mud with muddy water, the dust with chaotic wind, is to accept the life and pour the basket, and feel flattered."

Idiom explanation

I'm flattered. Because of being spoiled or appreciated and happy, and uneasy.