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虚 (xū): emptiness; void; abstract theory or guiding principles; empty or unoccupied; diffident or timid; false; humble or modest; (of health) weak; virtual; in vain

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HSK 7adjective, adverb

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Pinyin
Meaning
emptiness; void; abstract theory or guiding principles; empty or unoccupied; diffident or timid; false; humble or modest; (of health) weak; virtual; in vain
Characters
1
Part of speech
adjective, adverb
HSK level
HSK 7
Strokes
11
Radical
虍
Structure
半包围结构

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Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • emptiness
  • void
  • abstract theory or guiding principles
  • empty or unoccupied
  • diffident or timid
  • false
  • humble or modest
  • (of health) weak
  • virtual
  • in vain

Chinese explanation

  • 空着,里面没有东西
  • 不真实、不合实际
  • 身体虚弱,气力不足
  • 心里不踏实、没有把握
  • 谦虚,不自满。

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