骄
proud; arrogant; fierce
Meanings
2 senses · 10 examplesadjective
proud; arrogant; conceited
Often has a negative connotation, indicating excessive self-esteem.
We must guard against pride and impetuosity and continue to work hard.
Not to become arrogant in victory, nor disheartened in defeat - this is the quality an athlete should have.
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He became proud after achieving a little success.
Pride leads to backwardness, while modesty leads to progress.
She is never arrogant and conceited, always very modest.
adjective
fierce; intense; violent
literaryMostly used in literary language, often describing natural phenomena like sunlight.
The scorching sun is like fire, and people are all hiding under the shade of trees.
Under the scorching sun, the ground has cracked.
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Even under the scorching sun, farmers are still working in the fields.
This poem describes the magnificent scene of the scorching summer sun.
He braved the scorching sun and persisted in finishing the marathon.