modest, humble
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HSK Vocabulary: 谦
Example Sentences
He is modest and never shows off.
He always yields to others when queuing.
Her modest and gentle attitude earned everyone's respect.
He is very humble, always saying good things about others.
Although she has excellent grades, she is very modest and never shows off.
After winning the award, he modestly stated that it was inseparable from the team's support.
He is very humble and always speaks well of others.
Although this scientist has great achievements, he is very humble in his conduct.
In team discussions, she humbly listens to everyone's opinions and never acts arrogantly.
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Cultural note
Traditional Chinese culture often connects characters and names with the Five Elements (Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water) and Yin–Yang, a system also used to describe personality tendencies.
Learn how the Five Elements describe personality