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Chinese dictionary
- 1
adj.modest; self-effacing
这位名人很谦虚。
This celebrity is very modest.
他为人谦虚,从不炫耀自己的学识。
He was a modest man who never paraded his knowledge.
他总是那么热情,那么谦虚。
He is always so enthusiastic and so humble.
- 2
v.speak modestly
谦虚一番后,他终于接受了我的请求。
After making a few modest remarks, he finally accepted my request.
谦虚几句
make a few modest remarks
谦虚谦虚
do things to show your modesty
Word usage
- Note"谦虚" is different from "谦逊". "谦逊" mostly refers to modesty and polite behavior; "谦虚" refers to having self-knowledge in the heart and not being proud.