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旁若无人 (páng ruò wú rén) — (idiom) to act as if no one else is present; to be arrogantly self-absorbed

Definition

Idiom for acting as if no one else exists — arrogantly self-absorbed, ignoring others' presence or feelings. A stronger, more literary image than everyday words like 目中无人.

idiom
to act as if no one else is presentto be arrogantly self-absorbed

Examples

  • 旁若无人，。
    Tā shuō huà shí páng ruò wú rén, gēn běn bù kǎo lǜ bié rén de gǎn shòu.
    When he speaks, he acts as if no one else is present, completely disregarding others' feelings.
  • 旁若无人。
    Nà ge míng xīng zài gōng gòng chǎng hé páng ruò wú rén de yàng zi ràng fěn sī hěn shī wàng.
    That celebrity's arrogant demeanor in public disappointed the fans.
  • 旁若无人，。
    Tā páng ruò wú rén dì zǒu jìn huì yì shì, lián mén dōu méi qiāo.
    He walked into the meeting room as if no one were there, without even knocking.

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