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谦逊 (qiān xùn): humble; modest; unpretentious; modesty

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 7adjective

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
humble; modest; unpretentious; modesty
Characters
2
Part of speech
adjective
HSK level
HSK 7

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • humble
  • modest
  • unpretentious
  • modesty

Chinese explanation

  • 形容人不自满,不骄傲,能够虚心听取别人的意见,不夸大自己的优点或成就
  • 也指态度谦虚、低调,尊重他人,不炫耀自己的能力或地位。

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HSK 6

inferior; worse

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Example sentences

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Although he has become a famous scientist, he remains very humble and always says that his success would not have been possible without his team's support.

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During the interview, she humbly expressed that she still had a lot to learn, and this attitude left a deep impression on the interviewer.

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Although he won first place in the competition, he remained humble and proactively asked other contestants for advice.

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This old professor is very knowledgeable, yet he always treats every student with a humble attitude, making people feel very approachable.

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In teamwork, humble people are more likely to listen to others' opinions, thereby completing tasks better.

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