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谦 is a phono-semantic compound with the radical 讠 (yán), representing speech, and the component 兼 (jiān), which supplies the sound and conveys the idea of "holding multiple things". Its traditional form 謙 uses the unsimplified radical 言. The character primarily means modesty and humility in social interactions. The speech radical suggests this quality is often expressed through polite communication, yielding to others in conversation, and avoiding boastful language.
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他是一个谦虚的人。
谦虚是一种美德。
我们应该谦虚学习。
他谦虚地接受了批评。
谦让的行为让人尊敬。
在成功时保持谦逊很重要。
与其骄傲自满，不如谦虚谨慎。
他的谦和态度促进了团队合作。