谦虚

qiān xū

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Adjective Uncommon

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Definitions

1. modest
2. self-effacing
3. to make modest remarks

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 骄傲 jiāo ào 骄傲 jiāo ào pride Common antonym meaning arrogant or conceited.: pride
• 自大 zì dà 自大 zì dà arrogant Means self-important or arrogant, the opposite of modest.: arrogant

Synonyms

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• 谦逊 qiān xùn 谦逊 qiān xùn humble Used in more formal or literary contexts for being modest about one's abilities.: humble

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used with 态度 (attitude) to express a modest attitude, e.g., 谦虚的态度.

Common mistakes

Don't confuse 谦虚 with 虚心; 虚心 means 'open-minded' and willing to learn, not 'modest' about achievements.

Example Sentences

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他很 谦虚 ，总是说自己还有很多要学。

He is very modest, always saying he still has a lot to learn.

我很 谦虚 。

Source: Tatoeba.org (ID 10658961)

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Child Words of 谦虚

• 虚 虚 xū: emptiness
• 谦 谦 qiān: modest