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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