pleased to hear criticism; open-minded
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesidiom
to be glad to hear of one's faults; to be pleased when others point out one's mistakes
literaryA commendatory idiom describing someone who is humble and eager to improve by accepting criticism.
Tā他
wéi为
rén人
qiān谦
xùn逊
，
wén闻
guò过
zé则
xǐ喜
，
shēn深
shòu受
tóng同
shì事
zūn尊
jìng敬
。
He is humble and pleased to hear criticism, deeply respected by his colleagues.
Zhēn真
zhèng正
de的
jūn君
zǐ子
yīng应
dāng当
wén闻
guò过
zé则
xǐ喜
，
ér而
bù不
shì是
wén文
guò过
shì饰
fēi非
。
A true gentleman should be glad to hear of his faults, not cover them up.
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Wén闻
guò过
zé则
xǐ喜
shì是
yī一
zhǒng种
nán难
dé得
de的
pǐn品
zhì质
。
Being open to criticism is a rare quality.