谦逊

• ピンイン: qiān xùn
• 漢字の分解: 谦 = 讠(speech radical) + 兼 (combine/hold together) (modest/humble in speech); 逊 = 辶 (movement) + 孙 (grandchild/junior) (yield/defer)

意味

謙遜している／控えめである

A highly valued personal virtue in Chinese culture. Distinct from 谦虚 (which can sometimes appear performative or formulaic); 谦逊 implies a deeper, more genuine modesty in character. Frequently used in formal praise, references, and educational contexts. Antonym: 自大/傲慢.

例文

1. 这位院士尽管学术成就卓著，却始终保持谦逊的处世态度，从不以权威自居，令后辈深为敬仰。
2. 她在接受荣誉时言辞谦逊，一再将功劳归于团队的集体努力，展现了出色的人格魅力与领导风范。
3. 谦逊并非软弱，而是一种建立在充分自信基础之上的成熟心态，能够包容不同意见与批评声音。

使い方ガイド

場面: personal character, praise, academic, leadership

トーン: approving

正しい言い方

• 一位真正谦逊的学者不会因为资历深厚而拒绝倾听新思想，反而会主动从年轻一代的研究中汲取灵感。(A truly humble scholar will not refuse to listen to new ideas because of seniority, but will instead actively draw inspiration from the research of the younger generation.)
• 他在面试中表现出的谦逊态度给考官留下了深刻印象，让人相信他能够以开放的心态融入新的团队环境。(The modest attitude he showed during the interview left a deep impression on the panel, convincing them that he could integrate into a new team environment with an open mind.)

避ける言い方

• 他谦逊地拒绝了邀请 — 谦逊 describes a character trait, not the manner of performing a specific action; use 婉言谢绝/客气地拒绝 for politely declining

起源と歴史

谦 (humble/modest; 讠speech + 兼 combine — speaking without boasting) + 逊 (yielding/inferior; 辶 movement + 孙 grandchild — to yield) — genuine modesty and willingness to yield

文化的背景

世代: All ages

社会的背景: Universal