您莫要妄自菲薄
“don't underestimate yourself.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
所以景东叔
“So, Uncle Jingdong,”
您 莫要 妄自菲薄
“don't underestimate yourself.”
如今 贡墨竞选在即
“Now, the Tribute Ink selection is approaching.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
When younger family members advise an elder, they use elevated registers (like 您, 莫要, and idioms) to avoid appearing disrespectful or presumptuous.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
to improperly belittle oneself / to underestimate one's worth
A high-register four-character idiom (chengyu) derived from Zhuge Liang's classic text, frequently used to boost someone's morale.
do not / must not
A formal and classical prohibition marker, softer and more respectful than spoken 不要 or 别.
