受侮 is a formal, literary verb meaning 'to suffer insult' or 'to be subjected to humiliation'. It combines 受 (shòu), meaning 'to receive' or 'to undergo', and 侮 (wǔ), meaning 'insult', 'disgrace', or 'contempt'. Together, they convey the passive experience of enduring disrespectful treatment—often implying power imbalance, injustice, or violation of dignity. The word carries strong emotional weight and suggests moral injury rather than mere annoyance.

This term appears frequently in historical texts, political discourse, legal contexts, and solemn speeches—especially when describing national dignity, personal honor, or social injustice. It is rarely used in casual conversation; speakers typically choose simpler alternatives like 被侮辱 (bèi wǔrǔ) or 被欺负 (bèi qīfu) in everyday speech. Because it emphasizes passive endurance and moral gravity, 受侮 often co-occurs with words like 民族 (mínzú, 'nation'), 尊严 (zūnyán, 'dignity'), or 不堪 (bùkān, 'unbearable').