Modesty and Humility
In these words, 虚 suggests a humble attitude, not being proud.
虚 (xū): Empty — Stroke Order & Writing Guide
HSK 3.0Level 7-9
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Common patterns, words, and short phrases that show how 虚 works in context.
In these words, 虚 suggests a humble attitude, not being proud.
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Real-world example sentences demonstrating how 虚 is used in context
A tiger's den (虍) that is empty or vast (业), conveying a sense of emptiness or falsehood.
modest; with an open mind
Here 虚 indicates something lacking substance, being false, unreal, or weak.
vanity; vain glory
deceive people by false appearances / practice deceit
His words are very false/unreliable; they cannot be believed.
He is very modest and never shows off.
He is very weak after the illness.
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