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虚心

虛心
xūxīn
adjective HSK 5 #35,827

Meanings

  1. 1 open-minded; modest; humble
  2. 2 receptive to criticism

Characters

虚
xū
empty; hollow; modest
心
xīn
heart; mind
An empty heart - one that is open to learning.

Examples

HSK 2
你应该虚心向别人学习。
Nǐ yīnggāi xūxīn xiàng biérén xuéxí.
You should learn from others with an open mind.
HSK 3
他虚心接受了批评。
Tā xūxīn jiēshòu le pīpíng.
He humbly accepted the criticism.
HSK 6
虚心使人进步，骄傲使人落后。
Xūxīn shǐ rén jìnbù, jiāo'ào shǐ rén luòhòu.
Modesty helps one progress; arrogance makes one fall behind.

Tips

culture
虚心使人进步，骄傲使人落后 is one of Mao Zedong's most quoted sayings. It's taught in every Chinese school and is deeply embedded in Chinese educational values - humility is considered essential for growth.

Stroke Order

虚 xū
心 xīn