謙謙君子

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Chinese

modest modest
trad. (謙謙君子) 君子
simp. (谦谦君子) 君子

Etymology

From I Ching, Hexagram 15 (《易经·謙卦》):

謙謙君子 [Pre-Classical Chinese, trad.]
谦谦君子 [Pre-Classical Chinese, simp.]
From: I Ching, 11th – 8th century BCE, translated based on James Legge's version
Chū liù: qiānqiān jūnzǐ, yòng shè dà chuān, jí.
The first SIX, divided, shows us the superior man who adds humility to humility. (Even) the great stream may be crossed with this, and there will be good fortune.

Pronunciation


Idiom

謙謙君子

  1. modest and scrupulous gentleman