2、a man of humble birth [origin]
1、Of Swedish birth; of humble birth.
3、He was of humble birth; his parents had no money and lived poorly.
5、The ruling groups of the kingdom were of humble birth and were not greatly influenced by the Confucian ethics. They advocated secular entertainment and appeared to be showy in behavior.
4、Promoted by his great ambition, Liu Bang's character became more and more adaptable to the politic combats, which resulted in making him the first emperor of humble birth.