vanity; vain; superficial glory
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Meanings
2 senses · 6 examplesnoun
vanity; empty glory; superficial honor
Refers to the desire for outward show, recognition, or status without substance. Often used in phrases like 虚荣心.
Tā她
de的
xū虚
róng荣
xīn心
hěn很
qiáng强
，
zǒng总
shì是
xǐ喜
huan欢
mǎi买
míng名
pái牌
bāo包
。
She has a very strong vanity and always likes to buy designer bags.
Zhēn真
zhèng正
de的
xué学
zhě者
bù不
mù慕
xū虚
róng荣
，
zhǐ只
zhuī追
qiú求
zhēn真
lǐ理
。
True scholars do not seek empty glory; they only pursue truth.
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Zhè这
fèn份
róng荣
yù誉
shì是
shí实
shi实
zài在
zài在
de的
chéng成
jì绩
，
bù不
shì是
xū虚
róng荣
。
This honor is a real achievement, not vanity.
adjective
vain; conceited; obsessed with appearances
Describes a person who cares excessively about outward show, status symbols, or the admiration of others.
Tā他
tè特
bié别
xū虚
róng荣
，
zǒng总
shì是
xiàng向
bié别
rén人
xuàn炫
yào耀
tā他
de的
xīn新
chē车
。
He is particularly vain and always shows off his new car to others.
Xū虚
róng荣
de的
rén人
wǎng往
wǎng往
nèi内
xīn心
kōng空
xū虚
。
Vain people are often empty inside.
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Tā她
suī虽
rán然
jiā家
jìng境
yī一
bān般
，
dàn但
bìng并
bù不
xū虚
róng荣
，
chuān穿
zhuó着
hěn很
pǔ朴
sù素
。
Although her family is not wealthy, she is not vain and dresses very simply.