modest and amiable; humble and gentle
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadjective
modest and amiable; humble and gentle
Describes a person who combines humility with a friendly, approachable demeanor. Often used to characterize someone's personality or attitude toward others.
Tā他
wéi为
rén人
qiān谦
hé和
，
shēn深
shòu受
tóng同
shì事
men们
de的
xǐ喜
ài爱
。
He is modest and amiable in his conduct, and is deeply liked by his colleagues.
Zhè这
wèi位
lǎo老
jiào教
shòu授
suī虽
rán然
xué学
shí识
yuān渊
bó博
，
dàn但
tài态
dù度
shí十
fēn分
qiān谦
hé和
。
Although this elderly professor is erudite, his attitude is very modest and gentle.
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Tā她
shuō说
huà话
shēng声
yīn音
wēn温
hé和
，
jǔ举
zhǐ止
qiān谦
hé和
yǒu有
lǐ礼
。
She speaks with a gentle voice and behaves with modesty, amiability, and courtesy.