不耻下问
bù chǐ xià wèn
HSK 3.0 Level 7
Definitions
- 1. not feel ashamed to ask and learn from one's subordinates
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Usage notes
Common mistakes
Used when a superior humbly seeks advice from a subordinate, not when equals or students ask each other questions.
Formality
A formal, literary idiom praising humility in learning; uncommon in casual speech.
Example Sentences
1 shown领导 不耻下问 ，向年轻员工请教新技术。
The leader was not ashamed to ask and consulted the young employees about the new technology.
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