才疏德薄 | lacking in ability and moral integrity

cái才shū疏dé德bó薄

of shallow talent and meager virtue; lacking in ability and moral integrity (often used as a humble expression)

承蒙大家器重，但我深知自己才疏德薄，恐难胜任此重责。

I am deeply honored by your trust, but I know I am of shallow talent and meager virtue, and fear I may not be competent enough for such an important task.

Era:

Ancient

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Synonym:

才轻德薄

Antonym:

才德兼备

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