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不卑不亢

bùbēi-bùkàng
idiom #59,168

Meanings

  1. 1 neither humble nor arrogant
  2. 2 to have proper self-respect; to carry oneself with dignity

Examples

HSK 5
外交官应该不卑不亢地表达立场。
Wàijiāoguān yīnggāi bùbēi-bùkàng de biǎodá lìchǎng.
A diplomat should state their position with composed dignity.
HSK 7-9
他面对上司不卑不亢，非常得体。
Tā miànduì shàngsi bùbēi-bùkàng, fēicháng détǐ.
He faced his boss with dignity, neither obsequious nor haughty, and it was very appropriate.

Tips

usage
卑 means self-abasement, 亢 means arrogance. The phrase describes a balanced, dignified demeanor - praised in both personal conduct and diplomacy.

Stroke Order

不 bù
卑 bēi
亢 kàng