consider oneself as; pose as
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to consider oneself as; to claim to be; to pose as
neutralOften used to describe someone who assumes a certain identity or status, sometimes implying an unjustified or pretentious self-assessment. Typically followed by a noun indicating status or role.
Tā他
zǒng总
shì是
yǐ以
zhuān专
jiā家
zì自
jū居
，
qí其
shí实
méi没
shén什
me么
zhēn真
běn本
shì事
。
He always considers himself an expert, but actually has no real skills.
Wǒ我
men们
bù不
néng能
yǐ以
gōng功
chén臣
zì自
jū居
，
yào要
jì继
xù续
bǎo保
chí持
qiān谦
xū虚
。
We cannot consider ourselves meritorious officials; we must continue to remain humble.
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Tā他
xǐ喜
huan欢
yǐ以
míng名
shì士
zì自
jū居
，
jīng经
cháng常
tán谈
lùn论
shī诗
cí词
gē歌
fù赋
。
He likes to pose as a refined scholar, often discussing poetry and literature.