不矜不伐bù jīn bù fánot be arrogant (—self—important) or crack oneself up (—sing one’s own praises); not be conceited or boastful
❍ 他母亲已相当有名望了，但她从来都～。His mother enjoys a very good reputation,but she has never been conceited or boastful. 不矜不伐bù jīn bù fá矜：骄傲；伐：夸耀。不骄傲自大，也不夸耀自己。be neither proud nor show off oneself, not be conceited or boastful |