自命
zi6 ming6zì mìng
English
- to consider oneself to be (sth positive)
- to arrogantly consider oneself being special in some way
粵語 — Cantonese
- 認為自己具有某種好嘅特質;自以為
Examples
尼采认为,哲学家应该少一点自命不凡,多关注人的价值问题,而不是抽象的体系。
Nietzsche believes philosophers should stop riding their high horse and focus more on people's differences in values, instead of abstract systems.
Tatoeba · sadhen CC BY
自恋的人往往自命不凡,轻蔑和屈尊俯就于他人的意见,与此同时,对赞美和肯定有着迫切的需求。
Narcissists are often snobbish, disdainful and patronising of others' opinions, while, at the same time, having an overwhelming need for admiration and reassurance.
Tatoeba · slo_oth CC BY
自命不凡
to have an extraordinary sense of self-importance
自命清高
to proudly think oneself superior
Sources: cc-cedict, rime-cantonese, words.hk