谦虚 (qiān xū) — how to say "modest" in Chinese

谦虚

Modest

adjective · verb

Character composition

谦

modest, humble

虚

empty, false

Radicals / Keys

虍

Tiger

#141 · hū · 6 strokes

言

Speech

#149 · yán · 7 strokes

Collocations

谦虚的人

qiān xū de rén

modest person

保持谦虚

bǎo chí qiān xū

remain modest

Examples

她虽然很聪明,但总是很谦虚。

Although she is very smart, she is always modest.

他很谦虚。

He is very modest.

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Frequently asked questions

How do you say "modest" in Chinese?

"modest" in Chinese is 谦虚 (qiān xū).

What does 谦虚 mean in English?

谦虚 (qiān xū) means "Modest".

How is 谦虚 pronounced?

It is pronounced qiān xū (written as qian xu, qianxu). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "modest" in Chinese characters?

It is written 谦虚.

What HSK level is 谦虚?

谦虚 belongs to the HSK 5 vocabulary list.

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