虚
empty; hollow; cowardly; vain; false; modest; weak; theory; constellation
Meanings
9 senses · 42 examplesadjective
empty; hollow; unsubstantial
Describes something that lacks substance, reality, or physical filling.
This sci-fi novel builds an unreal future world.
The promotional effects of some ads are actually very superficial.
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The thief broke into the warehouse at night when defenses were empty.
His promise sounds empty, with no real actions to back it up.
The plot of this story is too hollow, making it hard for readers to empathize.
adjective
unoccupied; vacant
formalUsed to describe positions, seats, or roles that are available or unoccupied.
The school is waiting for top global talent to fill the new professor position.
Please leave the vacant seat for passengers in need.
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The company has had the CTO position vacant for half a year.
This restaurant has available tables, no need to reserve in advance.
The organizing committee is waiting for outstanding young creators to join.
adjective
cowardly; timid; lacking confidence
Describes a person's mental state of being unsure, guilty, or easily frightened.
He looked a bit timid when speaking in front of a crowd.
The lying child felt guilty when facing the teacher.
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She felt a bit nervous and unsure for her first stage performance.
He did something wrong and felt uneasy when facing his parents.
The student who didn't prepare for the exam felt unsure when entering the考场.
adverb
in vain; for no reason; without waste
Used to describe actions that either achieve nothing or achieve the intended result.
We should not waste time and cherish every second.
This training made our efforts pay off, and we finally won the game.
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His efforts were not wasted, and he finally got the deserved reward.
This arrow missed the target completely.
The paper he spent half a year writing was judged to be a waste of effort.
adjective
false; fake; not genuine
Describes things that are not true, fake, or not based on reality.
This company was exposed for forging false financial reports.
He got a false reputation without real ability.
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The plot of this story is completely fictional, with no factual basis.
There are many false health information online, do not trust them easily.
His false promises made many people fall for scams.
adjective
modest; humble
formalDescribes a person's humble and open-minded attitude towards learning or feedback.
He is very modest and never shows off his achievements.
As students, we should maintain a humble attitude to ask teachers for advice.
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Even after getting good grades, he is still very modest.
Modesty helps one make progress, while pride makes one fall behind.
This famous scientist always treats younger generations with a humble attitude.
adjective
weak; frail; deficient in health
Describes a person's physical state of being weak, lacking strength or energy.
He looks very weak after just recovering from a serious illness.
She has long-term anemia and often feels weak and deficient in qi and blood.
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The patient who just finished surgery is very weak and needs proper rest.
He has been staying up late working overtime and looks very weak lately.
People with weak constitutions are prone to colds when seasons change.
noun
theory; ideological principle
formalUsed in formal contexts to refer to theoretical or ideological guidance.
We must adhere to the working method of combining theoretical guidance with practical work.
This meeting is mainly for theoretical discussion of future development directions.
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Leading cadres need to seriously study theoretical knowledge to improve their theoretical level.
The working idea of using theoretical guidance to drive practical work can better promote policy implementation.
He put forward many constructive opinions at the theoretical discussion meeting.
noun
Xu (one of the 28 lunar mansions)
archaicA traditional Chinese astronomical term referring to one of the 28 lunar mansions, belonging to the West seven mansions.
In ancient Chinese astronomy, Xu is the fourth of the seven Western White Tiger lunar mansions.
The constellations corresponding to Xu are mainly Aquarius and Equuleus.