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“humble” in Chinese

Chinese

Also谦逊 (qiān xùn)

Pronunciation

Pinyinxū xīn

Example

他很虚心，愿意听别人的意见。tā hěn xū xīn yuàn yì tīng bié rén de yì jiàn

He is very humble and willing to listen to other people's opinions.

Illustration for 虚心 (humble)

How to say “humble” in Chinese

“Humble” in Chinese is 虚心 (xū xīn).

An open space in the mind that leaves room for other views and keeps the self from taking center stage.

Full entry for 虚心: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 虚心

她虚心向经验丰富的同事请教。tā xū xīn xiàng jīng yàn fēng fù de tóng shì qǐng jiào

She humbly asks an experienced colleague for advice.

Tips for using 虚心

  • English humble can describe low status or simple origins, whereas 虚心 (xūxīn, "humble") is especially useful when the point is a person's response to advice or correction.

Other Chinese words for “humble”

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谦逊

qiān xùn

adjectivehumble

别人都夸他有才，他却很谦逊。bié rén dōu kuā tā yǒu cái tā què hěn qiān xùn

Everyone praises him for his talent, but he remains humble.

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