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謙卑 — meaning in English

qiān bēi

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English meaning

humble adjective Not proud or arrogant; modest about one's own importance or abilities.
humility noun The quality of being modest and not thinking too highly of yourself.

Senses

謙卑 is used for these senses in English:

humble Having a low opinion of oneself; not proud, arrogant, or assuming; modest.
humility The characteristic of being humble; humbleness in character and behavior.

humble — full definition

adjective Not proud or arrogant; modest about one's own importance or abilities.
adjective Plain, modest, or low in rank or status.
verb To make someone less proud, or to lower their status or confidence.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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