扳回 bān huí to pull back / to regain (one's dignity etc) / to recover from (an adverse situation) / to turn the tables syn 不屑 bù xiè v. to disdain to do sth / to think sth not worth doing / to feel it beneath one's dignity syn 有失 yǒu shī to cause a loss of (decorum, dignity etc) (used in fixed expressions) syn 自重 zì zhòng to conduct oneself with dignity / to be dignified / deadweight syn 丧尽 喪盡 sàng jìn to completely lose (one's dignity, vitality etc) 有失身份 yǒu shī shēn fèn to be beneath one's dignity 人的尊严 人的尊嚴 rén de zūn yán human dignity 损害个人尊严 sǔn hài gè rén zūn yán outrage upon personal dignity 人权和生物医学公约 Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Dignity of the Human Being with regard to the Application of Biology and Medicine / Convention on Human Rights and Biomedicine 人类尊严 人類尊嚴 rén lèi zūn yán human dignity 禁止克隆人的附加议定书 禁止克隆人的附加議定書 Additional Protocol to the Convention for the Protection of Human Rights and Dignity of the Human Being with regard to the Application of Biology and Medicine, on the Prohibition of Cloning Human Beings / Protocol on the Prohibition of Cloning Human Beings 尊严包 尊嚴包 zūn yán bāo dignity kit 美洲残疾人权利与尊严十年 美洲殘疾人權利與尊嚴十年 Decade of the Americas for the Rights and Dignity of Persons with Disabilities 保护和促进残疾人权利和尊严委员会 保護和促進殘疾人權利和尊嚴委員會 Committee on Protection and Promotion of the Rights and Dignity of Persons with Disabilities 尊严生活的自由 尊嚴生活的自由 Freedom to live in dignity 区域不同 區域不同 Cebu Dialogue on Regional Interfaith Cooperation for Peace, Development and Human Dignity 威尊命贱 威尊命賤 wēi zūn - mìng jiàn (idiom) the dignity of authority is above life / one must be willing to sacrifice one's life rather than disobey a military order 苟活 gǒu huó to live without dignity / to barely sustain oneself syn 包羞忍耻 包羞忍恥 bāo xiū rěn chǐ (idiom) To endure and contain shame and humiliation. It may also praise someone with the strength to bear disgrace with dignity. 不为五斗米折腰 bù wèi wǔ dǒu mǐ zhé yāo (idiom) To refuse to submit or sacrifice one's dignity for material gain, however modest. It describes someone principled and unwilling to compromise their integrity. 出口伤人 chū kǒu shāng rén (idiom) To insult someone verbally and offend their dignity. 摧眉折腰 cuī méi zhé yāo (idiom) To lower one's eyes and bend one's back / to behave without dignity and curry favor with the powerful. 狗苟蝇营 狗苟蠅營 gǒu gǒu yíng yíng (idiom) To pursue fame and profit by any means, without scruples or dignity. It criticizes servile, self-serving conduct. 降贵纡尊 降貴紆尊 jiàng guì yū zūn (idiom) To lower one’s dignity and rank: said of a person in a high position who humbles themselves to meet or accommodate people of lower status. 九五之尊 jiǔ wǔ zhī zūn (idiom) Refers to the imperial dignity and, by extension, the throne or supreme position of a ruler. syn 廉远堂高 lián yuǎn táng gāo (idiom) It describes the sovereign’s position above all officials, whose dignity is beyond reach. Traditionally, it refers to imperial majesty. 临难苟免 臨難苟免 lín nàn gǒu miǎn (idiom) To cling to life and seek personal safety when faced with danger, disregarding duty and dignity. 穷不失义 窮不失義 qióng bù shī yì (idiom) Even in poverty, one should not abandon righteousness or proper conduct. Describes a person who preserves dignity and principles despite hardship. 扫地以尽 sǎo dì yǐ jìn (idiom) To destroy or eliminate something completely. It can also mean to lose one’s dignity, prestige, or authority entirely. 斯文扫地 斯文掃地 sī wén sǎo dì (idiom) Culture or intellectuals are no longer respected, or a man of letters degrades himself and loses all dignity. syn 万乘之尊 wàn shèng zhī zūn (idiom) The supreme dignity and status of the emperor. It is an expression specific to imperial society. 不矜而庄 bù jīn ér zhuāng (idiom) To appear dignified and solemn without being self-important. It describes a person whose dignity is free from arrogance. 九五之位 jiǔ wǔ zhī wèi (idiom) The supreme dignity of the sovereign / the imperial throne. 人有脸，树有皮 人有臉，樹有皮 rén yǒu liǎn，shù yǒu pí (idiom) Everyone has a sense of shame and cannot completely disregard their dignity. 伸眉吐气 伸眉吐氣 shēn méi tǔ qì (idiom) It describes the joy of regaining freedom and dignity after a prolonged period of oppression. The feeling is one of open relief and satisfaction. 可杀不可辱 可殺不可辱 kě shā bù kě rǔ (idiom) One may sacrifice one's life but must not endure humiliation. The expression emphasizes a person's dignity and sense of honor. 失光落彩 shī guāng luò cǎi (idiom) To lose one’s luster, prestige, or dignity / to lose face. 奴颜婢睐 nú yán bì lài (idiom) Describes a servile, obsequious and flattering manner, lacking in dignity. 奴颜婢色 nú yán bì sè (idiom) Describes a servile, obsequious manner marked by ingratiation and a lack of dignity or backbone. 委委曲曲 wěi wěi qū qū (idiom) Describes a melody, road, or river that winds and turns repeatedly, or a person who acts meekly and compromises their dignity. 威仪不肃 威儀不肅 wēi yí bù sù (idiom) One’s appearance and conduct lack dignity and solemnity. 威而不猛 wēi ér bù měng (idiom) To possess dignity and authority without being fierce or intimidating. It describes an imposing yet restrained manner. 婢膝奴颜 bì xī nú yán (idiom) Describes a servile attitude marked by obsequiousness, submission, and flattery. It condemns someone who lacks dignity and courage. 屈身辱志 qū shēn rǔ zhì (idiom) Describes harm suffered by both the body and a person’s aspirations or dignity. The expression is mainly used in written language. 忍耻偷生 忍恥偷生 rěn chǐ tōu shēng (idiom) To endure humiliation and struggle to stay alive. The expression emphasizes survival at the cost of one’s dignity. 抗颜高议 kàng yán gāo yì (idiom) To state one's views firmly and with dignity, without being swayed by others' reactions. It can suggest bold or elevated opinions. 木猴而冠 mù hóu ér guàn (idiom) A monkey dressed and crowned like a human has only the appearance of dignity, without the corresponding ability. 没皮没脸 沒皮沒臉 méi pí méi liǎn (idiom) To be shameless and have no regard for one’s dignity or reputation. syn 没眉没眼 沒眉沒眼 méi méi méi yǎn (idiom) Describes something confused and in a sorry state. It can also mean lacking dignity or propriety. 田横笑人 tián héng xiào rén (idiom) Describes someone who would rather die than submit or surrender their dignity. 男儿两膝有黄金 nán ér liǎng xī yǒu huáng jīn (idiom) A man should not kneel before others lightly. It describes a man’s refusal to submit easily and his determination to preserve his dignity. 男儿膝下有黄金 nán ér xī xià yǒu huáng jīn (idiom) States that a man should not kneel before others lightly. The expression associates a man’s knees with his dignity and integrity. 礼度委蛇 lǐ dù wēi yí (idiom) Describes someone who is courteous, composed, and self-assured, behaving with dignity without being servile or arrogant. 结缨伏剑 jié yīng fú jiàn (idiom) To tie one’s cap strings and throw oneself onto a sword. It describes facing death calmly and with dignity. 缊袍不耻 yùn páo bù chǐ (idiom) To wear a very poor garment without feeling ashamed / describes someone whose material poverty does not diminish their dignity or aspirations. 羞与哙伍 羞與噲伍 xiū yǔ kuài wǔ (idiom) Han Xin despised Fan Kuai and regarded being ranked alongside him as beneath his dignity. 腼颜人世 miǎn yán rén shì (idiom) Describes living in the world in shame after losing one's dignity or betraying one's principles. It is strongly derogatory. 膝下有黄金 xī xià yǒu huáng jīn (idiom) To refuse to kneel readily before others. It describes someone upright, principled, and unwilling to surrender their dignity. 自爱不自贵 自愛不自貴 zì ài bù zì guì (idiom) To have self-respect without placing oneself above others. It means preserving one’s dignity without seeking self-glorification. 蝇营蚁附 yíng yíng yǐ fù (idiom) It describes people who cast aside dignity and shame to curry favor with the powerful and advance their own interests. It is synonymous with “蝇营蚁聚”. 行己有耻 行己有恥 xíng jǐ yǒu chǐ (idiom) In conducting oneself, a person refrains from anything they consider shameful. The expression emphasizes moral self-restraint and a sense of dignity. 识昧高卑 識昧高卑 shí mèi gāo bēi (idiom) To lack discernment and fail to understand differences in rank, dignity, or importance. 贫不失志 pín bù shī zhì (idiom) Not to lose one’s determination or dignity despite poverty. 贫而无谄 貧而無諂 pín ér wú chǎn (idiom) To remain poor without currying favor through flattery. Describes someone who preserves their dignity despite poverty. 降颜屈体 jiàng yán qū tǐ (idiom) To behave obsequiously, lowering oneself and trying to win favor through flattery. It criticizes a lack of backbone and dignity. 难以为情 nán yǐ wéi qíng (idiom) To be unable to preserve social propriety or dignity in a given situation. To feel awkward or embarrassed. 须眉男子 xū méi nán zǐ (idiom) A proper man, a true man of dignity and courage. 