谦逊

qiān xùn

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Uncommon

Definitions

1. humble
2. modest
3. unpretentious
4. modesty

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Word relationships

Antonyms

1 item

骄傲

jiāo ào

pride

形容态度

Related words

2 items

低调

dī diào

low pitch

不张扬

谦卑

qiān bēi

humble

更强调低下

Synonyms

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谦虚

qiān xū

modest

形容态度或品质

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used in phrases like ‘为人谦逊’ (to be modest as a person).

Formality

‘谦逊’ is formal/literary; in everyday speech, ‘谦虚’ is more common.

Example Sentences

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他为人谦逊，从不炫耀自己的成就。

He is humble and never shows off his achievements.

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Child Words of 谦逊

谦

qiān