humble and polite; modest and courteous
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadjective
humble and polite; modest and courteous
formalA formal or literary term describing a respectful and unassuming attitude, often used in contexts involving deference to elders, superiors, or in scholarly settings.
Tā他
wéi为
rén人
qiān谦
gōng恭
，
shēn深
shòu受
dà大
jiā家
de的
zūn尊
zhòng重
。
He is humble and polite, and is deeply respected by everyone.
Zhè这
wèi位
xué学
zhě者
suī虽
rán然
chéng成
jiù就
hěn很
gāo高
，
dàn但
tài态
dù度
shí十
fēn分
qiān谦
gōng恭
。
Although this scholar has achieved great things, his attitude is extremely humble.
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Tā他
qiān谦
gōng恭
de地
xiàng向
lǎo老
shī师
qǐng请
jiào教
wèn问
tí题
。
He respectfully and humbly asked the teacher for advice.