Meaning of 不卑不亢
不卑不亢 means neither servile nor overbearing; showing appropriate self-respect and poise. Pronounced bù bēi bù kàng.
- neither servile nor overbearing; showing appropriate self-respect and poise
Definitions & Examples
Zài在
tán谈
pàn判
zhōng中
，
tā他
shǐ始
zhōng终
bǎo保
chí持
zhe着
bù不
bēi卑
bù不
kàng亢
de的
tài态
dù度
。
During the negotiation, he maintained a poised and dignified attitude throughout.
Miàn面
duì对
lǐng领
dǎo导
de的
pī批
píng评
，
tā她
bù不
bēi卑
bù不
kàng亢
dì地
biǎo表
dá达
le了
zì自
jǐ己
de的
kàn看
fǎ法
。
In the face of the leader's criticism, she expressed her views with confidence and without being defensive.
Zhè这
wèi位
wài外
jiāo交
guān官
bù不
bēi卑
bù不
kàng亢
de的
fā发
yán言
yíng赢
dé得
le了
guó国
jì际
shè社
huì会
de的
zūn尊
zhòng重
。
The diplomat's poised and dignified remarks earned the respect of the international community.
Yǔ与
rèn任
hé何
rén人
dǎ打
jiāo交
dào道
，
tā他
dōu都
lì力
qiú求
zuò做
dào到
bù不
bēi卑
bù不
kàng亢
。
When dealing with anyone, he strives to be neither subservient nor arrogant.
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