谦恭

謙恭
qiāngōng
adjective #25,935

Meanings

  1. 1 humble and respectful
  2. 2 modest and courteous

Examples

Tā dài rén qiāngōng, cóng bù zìdà.
He is humble and respectful to others and never arrogant.
Qiāngōng de tàidu ràng tā yíngdéle dàjiā de zūnzhòng.
His humble and courteous manner earned him everyone's respect.

Tips

usage
谦恭 combines two similar concepts: (modest/humble) and (respectful/deferential). Together they describe someone who is both self-effacing and shows respect to others.

Stroke Order

qiān
gōng