How do you pronounce 不卑不亢?

不卑不亢 is pronounced bù bēi bù kàng in Mandarin Chinese.

What does 不卑不亢 literally mean?

Literally, 不卑不亢 means “Neither humble nor arrogant”. It is used to mean “Neither servile nor overbearing”.

Where does 不卑不亢 come from?

不卑不亢 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to modern Chinese. The full story is on this page.

What is the Chinese definition of 不卑不亢?

卑：低、自卑；亢：高傲。指对人有恰当的分寸，既不低声下气，也不傲慢自大。

不卑不亢 — “Neither servile nor overbearing”

不卑不亢 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Neither servile nor overbearing”. Maintaining a proper and dignified attitude without being obsequious or arrogant. Literally, “Neither humble nor arrogant”.

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不卑不亢 Pronunciation and Pinyin

不bù
卑bēi
不bù
亢kàng

不卑不亢 Character Breakdown

Character	Pinyin	Strokes	Meaning
不	bù	4	not
卑	bēi	8	low, inferior, humble
不	bù	4	not
亢	kàng	4	high, arrogant, excessive

Example Sentence with 不卑不亢

面对上级的询问，他始终保持不卑不亢的态度，清晰地阐述了自己的观点。

Facing the questions from his superior, he always maintained a neither servile nor overbearing attitude, clearly articulating his own views.

Origin and Story of 不卑不亢

During the late Spring and Autumn period, Yan Ying, the Chancellor of the State of Qi, was dispatched as an envoy to the State of Chu.

The King of Chu attempted to humiliate him in various ways. First, he was made to enter the city through a small side gate. Then, the King ridiculed his height and served him the worst food.

Finally, he tried to shame Yan Ying by presenting two prisoners from Qi. However, Yan Ying's neither servile nor overbearing demeanor and his exceptional diplomatic skill consistently turned the tables, causing the King of Chu to ultimately bring shame upon himself.

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Questions about 不卑不亢

What does 不卑不亢 mean?: 不卑不亢 (bù bēi bù kàng) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Neither servile nor overbearing”.
How do you pronounce 不卑不亢?: 不卑不亢 is pronounced bù bēi bù kàng in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 不卑不亢 literally mean?: Literally, 不卑不亢 means “Neither humble nor arrogant”. It is used to mean “Neither servile nor overbearing”.
Where does 不卑不亢 come from?: 不卑不亢 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to modern Chinese. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 不卑不亢?: 卑：低、自卑；亢：高傲。指对人有恰当的分寸，既不低声下气，也不傲慢自大。

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