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谦逊

qiān xùn

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • humble
  • modest
  • unpretentious
  • modesty

Definition

谦虚,不自大,不骄傲。

Modest, humble, not arrogant.

Usage

用于形容人的态度、性格或言行,表示不夸大自己的优点或成就。

Used to describe a person's attitude, character, or behavior, indicating that they do not exaggerate their own strengths or achievements.

Examples

  • 1 他为人谦逊,从不炫耀自己的财富。 (He is humble and never flaunts his wealth.)
  • 2 谦逊是一种美德,值得每个人学习。 (Humility is a virtue worth learning from everyone.)
  • 3 尽管取得了巨大成功,他依然保持谦逊。 (Despite achieving great success, he remains humble.)
  • 4 谦逊地接受了奖项,并将功劳归于团队。 (She humbly accepted the award and credited the team.)
  • 5 在面试中,谦逊的态度往往比自夸更能赢得好感。 (In an interview, a humble attitude often wins more favor than bragging.)
  • 6 这位学者以谦逊著称,总是乐于倾听他人的意见。 (This scholar is known for his humility and is always willing to listen to others.)

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