nhún nhường

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The Vietnamese word "nhún nhường" is an adjective that means "to be modest" or "humble." It describes a person's attitude of being unpretentious and not seeking to show off their abilities, achievements, or importance. People who are "nhún nhường" often place others before themselves and do not boast about their successes.

Usage Instructions:

• You can use "nhún nhường" to describe a person's character or behavior. It can refer to someone in various contexts, such as at work, in social situations, or in personal achievements.
• It is often used in positive contexts to commend someone for their humility.

Example:

• "Anh ấy rất nhún nhường, mặc dù anh ấy có rất nhiều thành công." (He is very humble, even though he has many successes.)

Advanced Usage:

• You can also use "nhún nhường" in more complex sentences to express deep admiration for someone’s humility.
• For instance: "Trong xã hội hiện đại, những người nhún nhường thường được mọi người yêu quý hơn những người kiêu ngạo." (In modern society, humble people are often more loved than arrogant ones.)

Word Variants:

• Nhún nhường can also be used in its noun form as "sự nhún nhường," which means "humility" or "modesty."
• Example: "Sự nhún nhường của cô ấy khiến mọi người kính trọng." (Her humility earns her respect from everyone.)

Different Meanings:

• While "nhún nhường" primarily means modesty or humility, in some contexts, it can imply a sense of surrender or yielding, particularly in discussions or arguments.
• Example: "Tôi sẽ nhún nhường ý kiến của bạn nếu bạn có lý." (I will concede to your opinion if you are right.)

Synonyms:

• Khiêm tốn: This word also means "humble" or "modest" and can be used interchangeably with "nhún nhường."
• Khiêm nhường: Another synonym that conveys a similar meaning of humility.

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adj

1. to be modest; humble