谦恭 (qiān gōng) — polite and modest
Definition
A formal, written adjective meaning deferentially polite and modest — stronger and more dignified than the everyday 客气. Use it for someone of higher status who humbles themselves.
adjective
polite and modest
Examples
- 谦恭，。Tā dài rén qiān gōng, hěn yǒu jiào yǎng.He is polite and modest towards people, very well-mannered.
- 谦恭。Tā yǐ qiān gōng de tài dù yíng dé le dà jiā de zūn zhòng.With her polite and modest attitude, she earned everyone's respect.
- ，谦恭。Zhè wèi lǎo shī suī rán xué wèn hěn shēn, dàn yī rán hěn qiān gōng.Although this teacher is very knowledgeable, he remains very polite and modest.
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