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自恃

Word · Adjective · Verb

overconfident; rely on

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Meanings

2 senses · 5 examples
1.

adjective

overconfident and arrogant; conceited; self-important

literary

Describes someone who has excessive confidence in their own abilities and looks down on others. Often used in literary or formal contexts.

Tā他
hěn很
zì自
shì恃
 ，
cóng从
bù不
tīng听
qǔ取
bié别
rén人
de的
yì意
jian见
 。

He is very conceited and never listens to others' opinions.

Zì自
shì恃
cái才
gāo高
 ，
tā他
biàn便
mù目
kōng空
yī一
qiè切
 。

Conceited about his own talent, he looks down on everyone else.

2.

verb

to rely on; to count on; to presume on (one's advantage, merit, etc.)

literary

Usually followed by an object indicating what one relies on, such as merit (功高), talent (才高), youth (年少), or family background.

Tā他
zì自
shì恃
gōng功
gāo高
 ，
duì对
shàng上
jí级
pō颇
yǒu有
bù不
jìng敬
 。

He relied on his high merits and was quite disrespectful to his superiors.

Bù不
kě可
zì自
shì恃
nián年
shào少
ér而
qīng轻
shì视
zhǎng长
zhě者
 。

One should not presume on one's youth to look down upon elders.

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Tā他
zì自
shì恃
yǒu有
kào靠
shān山
 ，
biàn便
wú无
suǒ所
gù顾
jì忌
 。

Relying on his powerful backing, he acted without any scruples.