谦逊些 不必贪功
“Be humble. No need to claim credit.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
我
“My...”
谦逊些 不必 贪功
“Be humble. No need to claim credit.”
驾
“Hyah!”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
In Chinese leadership and martial philosophy, claiming excessive credit (贪功) invites jealousy and disaster, whereas modesty ensures long-term survival and prestige.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
be a bit more humble / stay modest
Adding '些' softens an imperative instruction into dignified, authoritative advice.
no need to seek undue credit / do not be greedy for achievements
A classical idiom commonly used in formal or martial contexts to advise restraint and team harmony over individual recognition.
VOCABULARY & EXPRESSIONS
Parallel Spoken Cinema Scenes (语义近邻切片)
“Young people don't need to be so modest. And you've truly”
“No need to be modest. For this commercial to air, everyone played a big part.”
“You're suddenly so humble. It feels a bit strange.”
“should be more modest.”