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不耻下问

bùchǐxiàwèn

Traditional: 不恥下問

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

Character Breakdown

不
bù
no, not, un-; negative prefix
HSK 1
耻
chǐ
shame, humiliation; ashamed
HSK 6
下
xià
below, underneath; inferior; to bring down; next
HSK 1
问
wèn
to ask about, to inquire after
HSK 2

Additional Information

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