be modest and prudent
Modesty and prudence, Chinese words, Pinyin is Qi ā nx ū J ǐ NSH è n, which means to describe people's modesty and courtesy, careful. It comes from the book of Jin, Zhang Bin Zai Ji.
Idiom explanation
It describes a person who is modest, courteous and cautious.
The origin of Idioms
In the book of Jin, Zhang Bin Zai Ji: "he was granted the title of Marquis of Puyang. He was granted the title of Youxian, and was favored at that time. He was modest, respectful and open-minded."
Idiom usage
It refers to people's modesty.
Examples
We must make sure that our comrades continue to maintain the style of being free from arrogance and rashness. Report on the second plenary session of the Seventh Central Committee of the Communist Party of China by Mao Zedong.
It is also called "modesty, respect and caution". Modest, submissive and prudent.
Chinese PinYin : qiān xū jǐn shèn
be modest and prudent
not to wake the fowls or dogs. jī quǎn bù jīng
honest speech and severe countenance. wēi yán zhèng sè
dismiss muddle-headed officials and appoint enlightened ones. chù zhì yōu míng
be at peace at seeing peach flowers flowing away with water. liú shuǐ táo huā
take the words too literally. wàng wén shēng yì