Definition
自满 (zì mǎn) means 'complacent, self-satisfied' — a negative trait of being smug about one's achievements and not striving to improve. Unlike 骄傲 (jiāo ào), which can be positive ('proud of'), 自满 is always critical, and unlike 得意 (dé yì), which is often temporary pride after a specific success, 自满 describes a lasting, harmful attitude.
adjective
complacentself-satisfied
Examples
- 自满。Tā yīnwèi zì mǎn ér shīqù le hěnduō jīhuì.He lost many opportunities because of complacency.
- 自满，。Wǒmen jué bù néng zì mǎn, yào shíkè bǎochí qiānxū.We must never be complacent; we must always remain humble.
- 自满。Qǔdé chéngjì hòu róngyì chǎnshēng zì mǎn xīnlǐ.After achieving results, it's easy to develop a complacent mindset.
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