虚心

虛心

xūxīn

adjective HSK 5 #35,827

Meanings

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

Characters

empty; hollow; modest

An empty heart — one that is open to learning.

Examples

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.

他虚心接受了批评。

Tā xūxīn jiēshòu le pīpíng.

He humbly accepted the criticism.

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.

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