谦恭

謙恭

qiāngōng

adjective #25,935

Meanings

1 humble and respectful
2 modest and courteous

Characters

respectful, deferential

Examples

HSK 5

谦恭的态度让他赢得了大家的尊重。

Qiāngōng de tàidu ràng tā yíngdé le dàjiā de zūnzhòng.

His humble and courteous manner earned him everyone's respect.

HSK 6

他待人谦恭，从不自大。

Tā dàirén qiāngōng, cóngbù zìdà.

He is humble and respectful to others and never arrogant.

Tips

usage

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

Stroke Order

谦 qiān

恭 gōng