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modest in Chinese

modest in Chinese is 不大 — modest means not boastful about one's achievements or abilities.

modest in Chinese

不大
adj
Pronounced: bù dà
Small, moderate in size.

What does "modest" mean?

  1. adj Not boastful about one's achievements or abilities.
    "He is very modest and never mentions how hard he trained."
  2. adj Fairly small or moderate in size or amount.
    "We were pleased with the modest rise in visitors this summer."
  3. adj Not showing or revealing much of the body; avoiding sexual attention.
    "Some visitors choose modest clothing that covers their shoulders when entering the temple."
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modest in a sentence

  • He is very modest and never mentions how hard he trained.
  • A modest person, she always thanked her team before taking any praise.
  • We were pleased with the modest rise in visitors this summer.
  • They live in a modest apartment near the city center.

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What is "modest" in Chinese?
"modest" in Chinese is 不大. modest means: Not boastful about one's achievements or abilities.
How do you pronounce 不大?
"modest" in Chinese is 不大, pronounced "bù dà".
How do you use "modest" in a sentence?
Example: "He is very modest and never mentions how hard he trained." In Chinese, "modest" is 不大.
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