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khiêm tốn

Pronunciation Northern /xiəm˧˧ ton˧˥/ Central /kʰiəm˧˥ to̰ŋ˩˧/ Southern /kʰiəm˧˧ toŋ˧˥/
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modest
Adjective
modest

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Meaning
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modest

Adjective · 1 senses
Sense 1 Adjective
modest Feelings, Appearance & PersonalityTheme

Not being overly proud of one's own abilities or achievements and treating others with respect and humility.

vi Cô ấy rất khiêm tốn dù đạt nhiều thành tích.

en She is very modest despite many achievements.

modest

Adjective · 1 senses
Sense 1 Adjective
modest Feelings, Appearance & PersonalityTheme

Describing an amount, size, or quality that is relatively small or limited, especially compared to others.

vi Căn phòng có diện tích khá khiêm tốn.

en The room has a rather modest area.

Parts
khiêm / tốn
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Similar
khiêm nhường / nhún nhường / khiêm nhượng / nhũn nhặn …
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Use
tự khiêm / tốn kém / dài lưng tốn vải / ninh tốn …
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