arrogant; conceited; self-important
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesadjective
arrogant and self-important; thinking oneself superior to others; having an inflated sense of self-worth
derogatoryUsed to describe someone who overrates their own abilities and looks down upon others. Carries a strong negative connotation and is often used to criticize haughty behavior.
Tā他
suī虽
rán然
qǔ取
dé得
le了
yī一
xiē些
chéng成
jì绩
，
dàn但
cóng从
bù不
zì自
gāo高
zì自
dà大
。
Although he has achieved some success, he is never arrogant or self-important.
Zuò做
rén人
bù不
néng能
zì自
gāo高
zì自
dà大
，
yīng应
gāi该
qiān谦
xū虚
jǐn谨
shèn慎
。
One should not be arrogant and self-conceited; one ought to be modest and cautious.
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Tā他
nà那
fù副
zì自
gāo高
zì自
dà大
de的
yàng样
zi子
ràng让
tóng同
shì事
men们
dōu都
hěn很
fǎn反
gǎn感
。
His arrogant and stuck-up attitude makes his colleagues very uncomfortable.