modest; self-effacing; humble in one's attitude or achievements

humble, modest, and unpretentious; showing polite respect to others

humble and modest; showing respect and obedience to others, especially to elders or superiors

to politely yield or decline, usually out of modesty or courtesy; to step aside in favor of others

modest and amiable; humble and gentle in manner

humble and respectful; modest and courteous

Yu Qian (1398–1457), a famous Ming dynasty official and general who defended Beijing during the Tumu Crisis; he was later executed but eventually posthumously rehabilitated.

Qian Qianyi (1562–1664), a prominent Chinese historian, scholar, and poet of the late Ming and early Qing dynasties; a leader of the Donglin movement and former Minister of Rites during the Southern Ming who later served under the Qing dynasty.

humble or self-deprecating; to behave with modesty and avoid boasting

a man who is humble, polite, and of high character

to be excessively modest or humble; overly modest

A set phrase meaning that being humble and modest brings benefits and growth

Lǚ Zǔqiān (1137-1181), distinguished Southern Song Dynasty Neo-Confucian philosopher and historian who co-compiled the influential anthology Reflections on Things at Hand

a self-deprecatory or humble expression; words used to show modesty or humility

Zhao Zhiqian (1829-1884), a renowned Chinese calligrapher, painter, and seal engraver of the late Qing dynasty.

A prominent scholar, educator, and government official (1842–1917) during the late Qing Dynasty; a leading authority on Chinese classics, historical texts, and philology.

Kou Qianzhi (365–448), a Northern Wei Daoist who reformed the Five Pecks of Rice sect; he gained the support of Emperor Taiwu to establish Daoism as the state religion and was a key figure in the persecution of Buddhism during that era.

Nangqên County or Nangchen in Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Qinghai province

modest and sincere; humble

Nangqên County in Yushu Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture [[玉树藏族自治州|玉樹藏族自治州|yu4 shu4 zang4 zu2 zi4 zhi4 zhou1]], Qinghai

modest, humble, and mild-mannered

(?-?) Buddhist translator of the Wu Kingdom during the Three Kingdoms period; a descendant of the Yuezhi people who translated numerous scriptures including the [[维摩诘经|維摩詰經|wei2 mo2 jie2 jing1]] and was one of the Three Zhis.

(idiom) Being self-satisfied brings harm, while remaining humble brings advantages; pride comes before a fall

(literary) the light or virtue of being humble; later used to mean acting with modest retreat or humility. Derived from the [[易经|易經|yi4 jing1]] phrase 'humility is noble and shines'.

humble and exhibiting self-restraint

modest; unassuming; humble and gentle

to be humble and moderate in order to cultivate one's character and virtue

humble and focusing on personal character refinement; practicing self-discipline and modesty

the modest receive benefits while the conceited invite failure

(variant form) modest and unassuming

modest and self-effacing; to practice humility and yield to others

A self-depreciating term used to refer to oneself, one's family, or one's belongings in a humble way.

A word or phrase used to express humility or self-deprecation.

A word or phrase used to express humility when referring to oneself or one's actions.

to decline or refuse something politely and modestly; to express humble thanks or an apology

modest and unassuming; behaving in a humble way and avoiding the limelight; reserved