谦虚

The Chinese word 谦虚 (qiānxū) is composed of two characters: 谦 (qiān) and 虚 (xū). The character 谦 originally meant "to yield" or "to give way", and it is often used in the sense of "modesty" or "humility". The character 虚 originally meant "empty" or "void", and it is often used in the sense of "false" or "pretend". When these two characters are combined, they create the word 谦虚, which means "modest" or "humble".The word 谦虚 is often used to describe someone who is not arrogant or boastful, and who is willing to admit their own mistakes. It is also used to describe someone who is respectful of others, and who is not afraid to ask for help when they need it. In Chinese culture, 谦虚 is considered to be a very important virtue, and it is often taught to children from a young age.