自命不凡 (zì mìng bú) — (idiom) to think exceptionally well of oneself; to be self-important
Definition
A four-character idiom for someone who considers themselves extraordinary — self-important and full of unwarranted pride, with a negative, critical tone.
idiom
to think exceptionally well of oneselfto be self-important
Examples
- 自命不凡，。Tā zǒng shì yí fù zì mìng bú de yàng zi, ràng rén hěn bù shū fu.He always has a self-important look that makes people uncomfortable.
- 自命不凡，。Nà ge nián qīng rén gāng yǒu diǎn chéng jì jiù zì mìng bú, shí zài kě xiào.That young man started thinking highly of himself as soon as he achieved a little — it's really laughable.
- ，自命不凡。Tā zhè ge rén hěn qiān xū, cóng bú zì mìng bú.He is a very humble person and never thinks too highly of himself.
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