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自傲

Word · Adjective

arrogant; conceited; self-satisfied

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Meanings

1 sense · 3 examples
1.

adjective

arrogant; conceited; thinking oneself highly capable and proud

derogatory

Describes someone who is overly proud of their own abilities or achievements, often with a negative connotation implying a lack of humility.

Tā他
qǔ取
dé得
yī一
diǎn点
chéng成
jì绩
jiù就
zì自
ào傲
qǐ起
lái来
 ,
kàn看
bù不
qǐ起
bié别
rén人
 。

He became arrogant after achieving just a little success and looked down on others.

Wǒ我
men们
yào要
qiān谦
xū虚
jǐn谨
shèn慎
 ,
bù不
néng能
jū居
gōng功
zì自
ào傲
 。

We must remain modest and cautious, not taking credit for achievements and becoming arrogant.

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Zì自
ào傲
de的
rén人
wǎng往
wǎng往
kàn看
bù不
dào到
zì自
jǐ己
de的
quē缺
diǎn点
 。

Arrogant people often fail to see their own shortcomings.