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Proverb
Formal
Meaning
Humility leads to gain, while conceit leads to detriment.
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Cultural Background
Emphasizes that a ruler must be humble to keep the Mandate of Heaven. Uses the 'empty vessel' metaphor for spiritual receptivity. Used in education to encourage students to keep studying. Used to warn against complacency in market dominance.
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Use it in a speech
It makes you sound very educated.
Meaning
Humility leads to gain, while conceit leads to detriment.
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Use it in a speech
It makes you sound very educated.
Test Yourself
Complete the proverb.
谦受益，______。
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 满招损
The second half of the phrase is '满招损'.
🎉 Score: /1
Practice Bank
1 exercises
Complete the proverb.
Fill Blank
B1
谦受益，______。
✓ Correct!
✗ Not quite. Correct answer: 满招损
The second half of the phrase is '满招损'.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsOnly if you are giving serious advice.
Related Phrases
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虚心使人进步
synonymModesty makes people progress.
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