HSK 6 · Chinese hanzi
谦 — modest
- Reading
- qiān
- Meaning
- modest; humble
- HSK level
- HSK 6
- Language
- Chinese
About this hanzi
谦 is a chinese hanzi character commonly studied at the HSK 6 level. Its primary reading is qiān and it means modest; humble. To master it, see it in real Chinese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
谦 appears in everyday chinese words such as 谦虚 (modest, humility) and 谦逊 (humble, modest).
Chinese words containing 谦
Frequently asked questions
What does 谦 mean in Chinese?
谦 means modest; humble in Chinese. It is one of the HSK 6 hanzi every learner meets at that level.
How is 谦 read?
谦 is read qiān. Reading it inside real words — 谦虚 and 谦逊 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 谦 — is it HSK 6?
Yes. 谦 is on the official HSK 6 hanzi list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 谦 in a word?
A common word containing 谦 is 谦虚 (qiānxū) — "modest, humility". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 谦 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Chinese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 谦 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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