闻过则喜

Pelafalan: wén guò zé xǐ Makna literal: Hear faults, then rejoice

Asal & Penggunaan

This idiom describes hearing (闻) faults (过) and then (则) rejoicing (喜). It comes from Mencius praising Yu the Great who welcomed criticism as opportunities for improvement. The phrase embodies the ideal attitude toward feedback. Modern usage praises those who genuinely appreciate criticism, understanding that identifying faults is the first step to self-improvement.

Contoh

Inggris: "A good leader welcomes constructive criticism."

Cina: 好的领导者闻过则喜，欢迎建设性批评。