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
Examples
- 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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