🇬🇧🇨🇳 humble - 简陋 : English Lesson

Meaning of "humble" ("简陋"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

Being humble means not bragging or showing off, even when you’re awesome at something. A humble person is proud of what they can do but still kind, respectful, and happy to let others shine, too.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

The humble superhero saved the city, then quietly went home to do his math homework.

Our humble grandma cooks like a famous chef but says, “Oh, it’s just a little snack,” while feeding twelve people.

Our humble teacher knows everything, but still asks us, “What do you think?” like we’re tiny professors.

I got an A+ on the test, but I stayed humble and didn’t hire a marching band to follow me around school.

Some very famous athletes and scientists are known for being humble—they do amazing things but still say, “I had a lot of help,” instead of, “I am the ruler of the universe.”

A young violin player was humble on stage. The humble player won the prize but gave it to a friend, humble in voice and in her bow. When the crowd cheered, the humble smile stayed calm as she clapped for others. The room warmed, and she felt peace. She hugged her humble teacher after.

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This word is at the C1 level, which means it’s part of advanced English. It’s used in sophisticated conversations, professional settings, and academic discussions. Words at this level help you express yourself fluently and precisely in nuanced situations.

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