Definition
虚荣 (xū róng) means 'vanity' or 'vain' — an excessive desire for admiration or status based on superficial things. Unlike 骄傲 (jiāo ào), which can be positive ('proud of achievements') or negative ('arrogant'), 虚荣 is always negative and focuses on craving others' approval. It is distinct from 虚伪 (xū wěi), which describes insincerity or hypocrisy in character.
noun
vanity
adjective
vain
Examples
- 虚荣，。Tā zhuīqiú xū róng, mǎi le hěn duō shēchǐpǐn.He pursues vanity and bought a lot of luxury goods.
- 虚荣，。Tā shì ge xū róng de rén, zǒng xiǎng ràng biérén xiànmù tā.She is a vain person who always wants others to envy her.
- 。Bú yào ràng xū róng xīn kòngzhì le nǐ de shēnghuó.Don't let vanity control your life.
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