humble; modest; deferential
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadjective
humble; modest; showing deference and lack of arrogance
Often describes the respectful attitude of the younger generation (晚辈) toward elders or superiors (长辈). Implies a willing lowering of oneself out of respect.
Tā他
duì对
zhǎng长
bèi辈
shí十
fēn分
qiān谦
bēi卑
，
shuō说
huà话
zǒng总
shì是
qīng轻
shēng声
xì细
yǔ语
。
He is extremely humble toward his elders, always speaking in a soft voice.
Jǐn尽
guǎn管
tā他
yǐ已
shì是
zhù著
míng名
xué学
zhě者
，
dàn但
zài在
lǎo老
shī师
miàn面
qián前
yī依
rán然
qiān谦
bēi卑
yǒu有
lǐ礼
。
Although he is already a renowned scholar, he remains humble and polite before his teacher.
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Qiān谦
bēi卑
hào好
xué学
shì是
nián年
qīng轻
rén人
de的
měi美
dé德
。
Being humble and eager to learn is a virtue of young people.
Tā他
wéi为
rén人
qiān谦
bēi卑
，
cóng从
bù不
xuàn炫
yào耀
zì自
jǐ己
de的
chéng成
jiù就
。
He is humble by nature and never shows off his achievements.