[qiān xū]
（虚心） modest; self-effacing
Modesty is a kind of virtue.
谦虚是一种美德。
Modesty helps one to go forward.
谦虚使人进步。
This headmaster is very modest.
这位校长很谦虚。
John, don't hide your light under a bushel. Let the world see what you can do.
约翰， 不要过于谦虚。 让大家知道你的才能吧。
After making a few modest remarks he finally promised to do the work.
他谦虚了一番， 终于接受了这项工作。