Smart and eager to learn, not ashamed to ask questions Definition: A person who is talented and eager to learn is not ashamed to ask for advice from those who are lower in status and less knowledgeable than himself. Min: smart; good: preference. Source: Chapter 5 of "The Analects of Confucius Gongye Chang" Zigong asked: "How does Confucius and Wenzi call it 'Wen'?" Confucius said: "He is quick and eager to learn, and he is not ashamed to ask questions. This is why he calls it 'Wen'." It means. It is not shameful to ask for advice from those whose status and knowledge are lower than one's own. It is described as being humble and eager to learn.