谦受益，满招损 — “Humility brings benefits”
谦受益，满招损 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Humility brings benefits”. While complacency leads to harm. It advises that modesty and a willingness to learn lead to success and gain, whereas arrogance and self-satisfaction invite trouble and loss. Literally, “Humility receives benefit, complacency invites harm”.
谦受益，满招损 Pronunciation and Pinyin
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More idioms starting with 谦
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- qiān谦gōng恭xià下shì士modest and courteous to talented subordinates
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- qiān谦qiān谦xià下shì士treat inferiors with modesty and respect
- qiān谦qiān谦jūn君zǐ子A humble and self-disciplined gentleman
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Open the tool →Questions about 谦受益，满招损
What does 谦受益，满招损 mean?
谦受益，满招损 (qiān shòu yì ， mǎn zhāo sǔn) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “Humility brings benefits”.
How do you pronounce 谦受益，满招损?
谦受益，满招损 is pronounced qiān shòu yì ， mǎn zhāo sǔn in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 谦受益，满招损 literally mean?
Literally, 谦受益，满招损 means “Humility receives benefit, complacency invites harm”. It is used to mean “Humility brings benefits”.
What is the Chinese definition of 谦受益，满招损?
谦：谦逊，虚心；受：得到；益：好处；满：自满，骄傲；招：招惹；损：损害。自满会招致损失，谦虚可以得到好处