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区区
qū qū
Meaning
- insignificant
- merely
- trifling
Definition
形容数量少或微不足道；有时也用作谦辞，指自己或自己的事物。
Trivial, insignificant; also used humbly to refer to oneself or one's own things.
Usage
用作形容词，修饰名词，表示微小、不重要；也可作谦辞。
Used as an adjective to modify nouns, indicating smallness or unimportance; also used as a humble expression.
Examples
- 1 这不过是区区小事，不必放在心上。（This is just a trivial matter, don't worry about it.）
- 2 区区几个钱，算不了什么。（A few small coins are nothing.）
- 3 此乃区区之礼，不成敬意。（This is just a small gift, not worthy of respect.）
- 4 区区在下，才疏学浅。（I, a humble person, am of little talent and learning.）
- 5 区区一介书生，何足挂齿。（A mere scholar like me is not worth mentioning.）
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