khiêm cung
[xiəm˧˧ kʊwŋ͡m˧˧]
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
(adjective) modest and respectful, humble
Adjective
Where it’s used:
Used
Toàn quốc & hải ngoại · Vietnam-wide & diaspora
Examples
[…] thiếu đi những đức tính quan trọng như bình tĩnh, nhẫn nại, khiêm cung, bao dung, lạc quan, uyển chuyển…thì làm sao ta đứng vững được?[…] lacking such important qualities as calm, patience, humility, tolerance, optimism, and flexibility, how can we remain firm?
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Sources & notes
Imported from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-29); community review pending. source ↗
Common questions
What does “khiêm cung” mean?
(adjective) modest and respectful, humble
Is “khiêm cung” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.