虚荣心 (xū róng xīn) — vanity
Definition
A psychological state: the strong desire to be admired or praised for one's looks, status, or achievements. Unlike a passing wish, 虚荣心 implies it shapes behavior (e.g., overspending, showing off).
noun
vanity
Examples
- ，虚荣心。Tā tài ài dǎ bàn le, xū róng xīn hěn qiáng.She loves dressing up too much; she has a strong sense of vanity.
- 虚荣心。xū róng xīn Wǎng wǎng ràng rén zuò chū bù lǐ zhì de jué dìng.Vanity often leads people to make irrational decisions.
- 虚荣心，。Wèi le mǎn zú xū róng xīn, tā huā le hěn duō qián mǎi míng pái.To satisfy his vanity, he spent a lot of money on designer brands.
Appears in
Browse more HSK 7-9 words or search the full 43,000-word dictionary.