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不耻下问 (bù chǐ xià wèn): not feel ashamed to ask and learn from one's subordinates

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HSK 7

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Meaning: not feel ashamed to ask and learn from one's subordinates
Characters: 4
HSK level: HSK 7

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not feel ashamed to ask and learn from ones subordinates

Chinese explanation

指向地位比自己低或学问比自己差的人请教，也不觉得羞耻。形容人谦虚好学，乐于向任何人学习。

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HSK 1

no

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HSK 1

down

HSK 1

to ask

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