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HSK
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modest

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

qian1xu1 qiānxū

Meaning


Primary

modest

Alternatives

modesty, modestly, humble

Mnemonic


A truly 谦虚 modest person is 谦 modest to the point that the conceited parts of their being is mere 虚 void.

Usage


他 太 谦虚 了!

He is too modest!

谦虚 是 一种 美德。

Modesty is a virtue.

她 总是 谦虚。

She is always modest.

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