闻
过
则
喜
w
é
n
g
u
ò
z
é
x
ǐ
Definitions
1. to accept criticism gladly (humble expr.)
2. to be happy when one's errors are pointed out
Components
闻
Wén
–
to smell
过
Guò
–
surname Guo
则
zé
–
(conjunction used to express contrast with a previous clause) but
喜
xǐ
–
to be fond of
Related Words
闻过则喜，闻过则改
wén guò zé xǐ , wén guò zé gǎi
–
be happy to be told one’s errors and make a change