modest and courteous; humble
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadjective
modest and courteous; unassuming and respectful
formalDescribes a person's character, showing a lack of arrogance and a respectful attitude toward others. Often used in formal praise.
Tā他
shì是
yī一
wèi位
fēi非
cháng常
qiān谦
xùn逊
de的
xué学
zhě者
。
He is a very modest scholar.
Jǐn尽
guǎn管
chéng成
jiù就
fěi斐
rán然
，
tā他
dài待
rén人
yī依
rán然
qiān谦
xùn逊
yǒu有
lǐ礼
。
Despite his great achievements, he remains humble and polite toward others.
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Tā他
de的
qiān谦
xùn逊
tài态
dù度
yíng赢
dé得
le了
dà大
jiā家
de的
zūn尊
zhòng重
。
His humble attitude earned everyone's respect.