成语 负fù荆jīng请qǐng罪zuì Literal to carry a bramble rod on one's back to ask for punishment Figurative To humbly admit one's fault and sincerely apologize, offering oneself for punishment. Story The origin story, in full inside the app. ‹ Previous 完璧归赵 See all 140 chengyu Next › 纸上谈兵