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谦恭下士qiān gōng xià shìbe considerate and courteous to scholars; respectful and humble
❍ 昨因冯大爷示知，大人家第～，又承呼唤，不敢违命。(《红楼梦》123)❶But when I heard yesterday from Mr Feng that your Lordship’s family is considerate to ordinary scholars and had condescended to send for me,how could I disobey your orders?
❷However,Mr Feng was telling me yesterday of the courteous and con siderate patronage of scholars which is traditional in your family,so when I received your summons I felt unable to refuse.
❍ 对于凌士湘他保持着“～”的态度，口口声声称呼他是老前辈，实际上他是谁也不佩服，他觉得他的前途是无限的。(曹禺《明朗的天》12) Towards Dr Ling Shixiang he maintains a “respectful and humble”attitude,always addressing Ling as a venerable senior of his. As a matter of fact,he never looks up to anybody,thinking that he has unlimited prospects before him. |