虚荣 (xū róng) — (noun) vanity; (adjective) vain

Definition

A negative, moralizing word for excessive pride in how others see you — wanting admiration for appearance or status. Always pejorative, unlike 骄傲 (which can be positive) or 自豪 (pride in real achievements).

noun
vanity
adjective
vain

Beispiele

  • 虚荣
    Tā zhuī qiú xū róng, mǎi le hěn duō shē chǐ pǐn.
    He pursues vanity and bought a lot of luxury goods.
  • 虚荣
    Tā shì gè xū róng de rén, zǒng xiǎng ràng bié rén xiàn mù tā.
    She is a vain person who always wants others to envy her.
  • Bú yào ràng xū róng xīn kòng zhì le nǐ de shēng huó.
    Don't let vanity control your life.

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