妄自尊大
妄自尊大 (wàng zì zūn dà) literally means “unreasonably consider oneself great” and expresses “be conceited; have an inflated ego”. This idiom is used when describing situations involving relationships and character.
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Be conceited; have an inflated ego
Pronunciation: wàng zì zūn dà Literal meaning: Unreasonably consider oneself great
Origin & Usage
This idiom describes unreasonably (妄) considering oneself (自) honorable and great (尊大). It is the opposite of 妄自菲薄, describing excessive self-importance without justification. The phrase appeared in historical texts criticizing rulers who overestimated their power. Modern usage warns against arrogance and inflated self-assessment that can lead to poor judgment and failure.
Examples
English: "His overconfidence blinded him to his obvious weaknesses."
Chinese: 他妄自尊大，看不到自己明显的弱点。
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does 妄自尊大 mean in English?
妄自尊大 (wàng zì zūn dà) literally translates to “Unreasonably consider oneself great” and is used to express “Be conceited; have an inflated ego”. This Chinese idiom belongs to the Relationships & Character category.
When is 妄自尊大 used?
Situation: His overconfidence blinded him to his obvious weaknesses.
What is the pinyin for 妄自尊大?
The pinyin pronunciation for 妄自尊大 is “wàng zì zūn dà”.