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满招损,谦受益
mǎn​zhāo​sǔn​qiān​shòu​yì

complacency leads to loss, modesty brings benefit

Definitions Defs Origin Strokes Stroke Words Sentences Sents
  1. 满招损 滿招損 mǎn​zhāo​sǔn
    pride leads to loss
    conceit brings harm; one who is full of themselves will suffer losses
  2. , qiān
    non-Chinese
  3. 谦受益 謙受益 qiān​shòu​yì
    modesty is advantageous
    A set phrase meaning that being humble and modest brings benefits and growth