qiān cí
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  • 1

    n.self-depreciatory expression; humble words; (now written as 谦词)

    • zhè shì tā de qiān cí

      谦辞

      These are his humble words.

  • 2

    v.modestly decline; decline an offer politely

    • dà jiā tuī jǔ le nǐ nǐ jiù bié qiān cí le

      大家推举谦辞

      We meant it when we recommended you, so don't decline it any more.