己おのれを虚むなしゅうする

expression

cast aside one's prejudices; empty oneself

Archaic expression meaning to set aside one's preconceptions or ego, often in a philosophical or self-cultivation context. Not used in modern everyday speech.

• 古こ典てんでは「己おのれを虚むなしゅうして人ひとの言げんを聴きく」と説とかれることがある。

  In classical texts, it is sometimes taught that one should 'empty oneself and listen to others' words.'