自以为是 (zì yǐ wéi shì) — to be opinionated; to believe oneself infallible
Definition
A negative, set phrase: 'to think you're always right' and dismiss others' views. Stronger than 固执 — it implies stubborn self-righteousness, not just sticking to an opinion.
phrase
to be opinionatedto believe oneself infallible
Examples
- 自以为是，。Tā tài zì yǐ wéi shì le, cóng lái bù tīng bié rén de jiàn yì.He is too opinionated; he never listens to other people's suggestions.
- 自以为是。zì yǐ wéi shì De rén wǎng wǎng kàn bú dào zì jǐ de quē diǎn.Opinionated people often cannot see their own shortcomings.
- 自以为是，。Nǐ bú yào nà me zì yǐ wéi shì, duō tīng tīng dà jiā de yì jiàn.Don't be so opinionated — listen more to everyone's opinions.
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