English–Chinese
“modest” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinqiān xū
Example
他很谦虚，从不夸耀自己。tā hěn qiān xū cóng bù kuā yào zì jǐ
He is very modest and never boasts about himself.
How to say “modest” in Chinese
“Modest” in Chinese is 谦虚 (qiān xū).
Places ability, status, and achievement in the background instead of making them the center of attention.
Example sentences with 谦虚
作为领导，他对下属很谦虚。zuò wéi líng dǎo tā duì xià shǔ hěn qiān xū
As a leader, he is very modest toward his subordinates.
Tips for using 谦虚
- The word fits someone who downplays personal success while still having real ability, a useful distinction from lacking confidence or skill.