arrogant; haughty
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arrogant; haughty; prideful
literaryA classical literary term describing an attitude of haughty pride, often used in written language or historical contexts. It describes an inward sense of superiority that shows on one's face or demeanor.
Tā他
shēn身
jū居
gāo高
wèi位
，
què却
háo毫
wú无
jiāo骄
jīn矜
zhī之
sè色
。
He holds a high position, yet shows no sign of arrogance.
Cǐ此
rén人
suī虽
yǒu有
cái才
xué学
，
dàn但
guò过
yú于
jiāo骄
jīn矜
，
lìng令
rén人
nán难
yǐ以
qīn亲
jìn近
。
Although this person is talented, he is too haughty, making him difficult to approach.
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Miàn面
yǒu有
jiāo骄
jīn矜
zhī之
sè色
。
His face bore an arrogant expression.
Tā他
de的
huí回
dá答
zhōng中
tòu透
lù露
chū出
yī一
sī丝
jiāo骄
jīn矜
。
A hint of pridefulness was revealed in his answer.
Zhēn真
zhèng正
de的
zhì智
zhě者
cóng从
bù不
jiāo骄
jīn矜
。
A truly wise person is never arrogant.