自诩 (zì xǔ) — (formal, often derogatory) to praise oneself; to brag about oneself
Definition
A formal, written verb meaning 'to brag about oneself' — typically carries a negative tone, unlike neutral self-descriptions. Often used for claims that turn out to be exaggerated or untrue.
verb
(formal, often derogatory) to praise oneselfto brag about oneself
Examples
- 自诩，。Tā zǒng zì xǔ wèi háng yè zhuān jiā, qí shí jīng yàn bìng bù duō.He always boasts of being an industry expert, but in fact he doesn't have much experience.
- 自诩，。Tā zì xǔ cái huá héng yì, què lián jī běn rèn wu dōu wán bù chéng.She boasts of being extremely talented, yet she can't even finish basic tasks.
- 自诩，。Bié zì xǔ cōng ming, qiān xū yì diǎn cái néng jìn bù.Don't brag about being smart; only with humility can you make progress.
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