满
招
损
,
谦
受
益
m
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n
z
h
ā
o
s
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n
,
q
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s
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ò
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y
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Definitions
1. (idiom) complacency leads to loss, modesty brings profit
2. pride comes before a fall
Components
满
Mǎn
–
PN:Manchu ethnic group
招
zhāo
–
to recruit
损
sǔn
–
to decrease
谦
qiān
–
modest
受益
shòu yì
–
to benefit from