jan2 juk6 fu6 zung6忍辱負重忍辱负重

Jyutpingjan2 juk6 fu6 zung6

Yaleyán yuhk fuh juhng

動詞

Definition

To endure humiliation while bearing a heavy responsibility to fulfill a mission.

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How it's used

This idiom carries a heavy, serious tone often used in professional or political contexts to describe someone sacrificing their pride for a greater goal. It implies a long-term commitment to a difficult situation rather than a momentary act of patience. It is rarely used in casual, everyday conversation unless one is being dramatic or discussing high-stakes scenarios.

Examples

keoi5佢wai6為zo2咗sing4成go3個gai3計waak6劃，jat1一zik6直dou1都jan2忍juk6辱fu6負zung6重。

For the sake of the whole plan, he has been enduring humiliation all along.

nei5你gok3覺dak1得keoi5佢gam3咁joeng2樣jan2忍juk6辱fu6負zung6重，zan1真hai6係zik6值dak1得me1咩？

Do you really think it is worth it for him to endure such humiliation for the mission?

Common phrases

mak6默mak6默jan2忍juk6辱fu6負zung6重

silently endure humiliation for a mission

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for simple patience or tolerance, but it specifically requires the element of suffering humiliation or shame for a larger purpose. Do not use it for everyday annoyances like waiting in line or dealing with a rude stranger.