粵

自zi6命ming6

zi6 ming6zì mìng

English

  1. to consider oneself to be (sth positive)
  2. to arrogantly consider oneself being special in some way

粵語 — Cantonese

  1. 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

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