妄自菲薄 (wàng zì fēi bó) — to underestimate oneself; to have an inferiority complex
Definition
Written idiom meaning to underestimate yourself without reason. Often paired with 自高自大, which is its opposite (arrogantly overestimating oneself).
idiom
to underestimate oneselfto have an inferiority complex
Examples
- 妄自菲薄，。Nǐ bú yào wàng zì fēi bó, nǐ de néng lì hěn qiáng.Don't underestimate yourself; your abilities are strong.
- 妄自菲薄，。Tā zǒng shì yí wèi wàng zì fēi bó, qí shí hěn yōu xiù.He always blindly underrates himself, but he's actually excellent.
- ，妄自菲薄。Wǒ men yào zì xìn, bú yào wàng zì fēi bó.We need to be confident and not underestimate ourselves.
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