aloof and arrogant; solitary and proud
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Meanings
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aloof and arrogant; solitary and proud
formalDescribes a personality trait where someone is both socially distant (孤僻) and haughty (高傲). Can have a negative connotation of being unapproachable, but sometimes implies a principled, independent stance.
Tā他
xìng性
gé格
gū孤
ào傲
，
hěn很
shǎo少
yǔ与
rén人
jiāo交
wǎng往
。
He has an aloof and arrogant personality and rarely interacts with others.
Zhè这
wèi位
yì艺
shù术
jiā家
cái才
huá华
héng横
yì溢
，
dàn但
yě也
yǐ以
gū孤
ào傲
bù不
qún群
zhù著
chēng称
。
This artist is immensely talented but is also known for being solitary and unapproachable.
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Tā她
nà那
gū孤
ào傲
de的
shén神
qíng情
ràng让
rén人
bù不
gǎn敢
qīng轻
yì易
jiē接
jìn近
。
Her haughty expression makes people hesitate to approach her.
Méi梅
huā花
zài在
hán寒
dōng冬
zhōng中
zhàn绽
fàng放
，
yǒu有
yī一
zhǒng种
gū孤
ào傲
de的
měi美
。
The plum blossom blooms in the severe winter, possessing a kind of solitary and proud beauty.