Definition
不耻下问 is a classical idiom from Confucius meaning 'not ashamed to ask one's inferiors'. It describes a humble, open-minded attitude toward learning from anyone, regardless of their rank or knowledge level. Often used to praise a leader or expert who still seeks advice from juniors.
idiom
not ashamed to learn from one's inferiorsto have a humble attitude towards seeking knowledge from anyone
Examples
- ，不耻下问，。Zuòwéi yí wèi lǐngdǎo, tā jīngcháng bù chǐ xià wèn, xiàng niánqīng yuángōng qǐngjiào.As a leader, he often asks his younger employees without shame.
- ：“，不耻下问。”Kǒngzǐ céng shuō: "Mǐn ér hào xué, bù chǐ xià wèn."Confucius said, "Quick and fond of learning, not ashamed to ask one's inferiors."
- 不耻下问。Tā zhè zhǒng bù chǐ xià wèn de tàidu zhídé wǒmen xuéxí.His attitude of not being ashamed to ask from ashamed to ask from inferiors is worth learning from.
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