arrogant; conceited; self-important
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesidiom
to be arrogantly self-important; to have an inflated opinion of oneself; conceited and haughty
derogatoryA derogatory idiom describing someone who thinks too highly of themselves and acts superior to others. Often used to criticize arrogant behavior or attitudes.
Tā他
suī虽
rán然
hěn很
yǒu有
cái才
huá华
，
dàn但
bù不
yīng应
gāi该
wàng妄
zì自
zūn尊
dà大
。
Although he is very talented, he shouldn't be so arrogant and conceited.
Zuò做
rén人
yào要
qiān谦
xū虚
jǐn谨
shèn慎
，
bù不
néng能
wàng妄
zì自
zūn尊
dà大
。
One should be modest and cautious, not arrogantly self-important.
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Nà那
gè个
lǐng领
dǎo导
wàng妄
zì自
zūn尊
dà大
，
gēn根
běn本
tīng听
bù不
jìn进
rèn任
hé何
yì意
jiàn见
。
That leader is so arrogantly self-important that he won't listen to any opinions at all.