不耻下问

bùchǐ-xiàwèn

not ashamed to ask and learn

HSK 3.0 word list · Band 7trad. 不恥下問
Dictionary entry

not feel ashamed to ask and learn from one's subordinates

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不
耻
下
问

See it in sentences

学习应该不耻下问。

Xuéxí yīnggāi bùchǐ-xiàwèn.

English

When learning, don't be ashamed to ask those who know less than you.

他不耻下问，进步很快。

Tā bùchǐ-xiàwèn, jìnbù hěn kuài.

English

He is not ashamed to ask his juniors and improves fast.

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不
耻
下
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