谦卑 (qiān bēi) — humble, modest
Definition
谦卑 means 'humble' in a deep, inner sense — a genuine lowliness before others, stronger than 谦虚 (polite modesty shown in speech). Often used for attitude or character, not just remarks.
adjective
humblemodest
Examples
- 谦卑，。Tā dài rén fēi cháng qiān bēi, cóng bú xuàn yào zì jǐ de chéng jiù.He treats others very humbly and never shows off his accomplishments.
- 谦卑。Zhè wèi zhǎng zhě yǐ qiān bēi de tài dù yíng dé le dà jiā de zūn jìng.This elder won everyone's respect with his humble attitude.
- ，谦卑。Zài chéng gōng miàn qián, tā yī rán bǎo chí zhe qiān bēi de xīn tài.She still maintains a humble mindset in the face of success.
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