qiānshùn

谦顺

Word · AdjectiveTraditional謙順

humble and obedient

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Meanings

1 sense · 4 examples
1.

adjective

humble and obedient; meek and respectful

Describes a person who shows humility and willingness to obey, often used to characterize one's attitude toward elders or superiors.

Tā他
duì对
zhǎng长
bèi辈
yī一
xiàng向
tài态
dù度
qiān谦
shùn顺
 。

He has always been humble and respectful toward his elders.

Tā她
xìng性
gé格
qiān谦
shùn顺
 ,
cóng从
bù不
yǔ与
rén人
zhēng争
zhí执
 。

She has a meek temperament and never argues with others.

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Zhè这
wèi位
xīn新
yuán员
gōng工
tài态
dù度
qiān谦
shùn顺
 ,
hěn很
shòu受
dà大
jiā家
huān欢
yíng迎
 。

This new employee is humble and respectful, and is very well-liked by everyone.

Qiān谦
shùn顺
gù固
rán然
shì是
měi美
dé德
 ,
dàn但
yě也
bù不
néng能
shī失
qù去
yuán原
zé则
 。

While humility and obedience are virtues, one should not lose sight of principles.