겸허해요 · 겸허했어요 · 겸허한 (+noun)
humble, modest
Example
그는 팀원들의 비판을 겸허하게 받아들이고 사과했습니다.
He humbly accepted his team members' criticism and apologized.
Word parts
겸 modest+허 empty
Literally 'modest and empty' — keeping no pride inside.
Good to know
Common set phrase: 겸허히 받아들이다 'to humbly accept' (results, criticism), often heard in public apologies.
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