Definition
自负 (zìfù) as an adjective means 'conceited, arrogant' — it is a strong, negative term for someone who thinks too highly of themselves. It is more intense and formal than 骄傲 (jiāo'ào), which can also mean 'proud' in a positive sense. As a verb (HSK7), it means 'to take responsibility (for consequences)', similar to 担 (dān) but specifically for outcomes, not tasks.
adjective
conceitedarrogant
verb
to take responsibility (for one's own profits/losses, consequences, etc.)
Examples
- 自负。Tā zì fù de tàidu ràng tóngshì hěn bùmǎn.His conceited attitude made his colleagues very unhappy.
- 自负。Nǐ yào duì zìjǐ xíngwéi de hòuguǒ zì fù zérèn.You must take responsibility for the consequences of your own actions.
- 自负。zì fù de rén wǎngwǎng hěn nán jìnbù.Conceited people often find it hard to make progress.
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