虚心 (xū xīn) — humble and open-minded (especially in learning from others and accepting feedback)
Definition
虚心 focuses on being open to learning: actively listening to feedback and admitting mistakes. 谦虚 is broader self-effacement in manner; 谦逊 is the most formal. 卑微 and 低下 describe low status, not attitude.
adjective
humble and open-minded (especially in learning from others and accepting feedback)
Examples
- 虚心，。Tā xué xí hěn xū xīn, jīng cháng wèn lǎo shī wèn tí.He is very humble in his studies and often asks the teacher questions.
- 虚心，。Wǒ men yào bǎo chí xū xīn de tài dù, tīng qǔ bù tóng de yì jiàn.We must maintain an open-minded attitude and listen to different opinions.
- 虚心。Zhǐ yǒu xū xīn de rén cái néng bú duàn jìn bù.Only a humble person can keep improving.
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