婸 (dàng) - Proud & arrogant

婸Tone 4

dàng ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

橙丁

婸 · dàng

Proud;

arrogant;

flamboyant;

ostentatious;

also used in names.

Proudarrogantflamboyant

Usage highlights

Proud demeanorFlamboyant personalityOstentatious performanceArrogant behaviorShowy appearanceProud steps

Synonyms

  • 傲— arrogant, proud
  • 骄— proud, haughty
  • 炫— showy, flaunting

Antonyms

  • 谦— humble, modest
  • 逊— modest, unassuming

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • She walked with a proud demeanor (婸步).
  • His flamboyant personality (婸性) attracted attention.
  • The actress gave an ostentatious performance (婸演).

Collocations

  • Proud demeanor(婸态)
  • Flamboyant personality(婸性)
  • Ostentatious performance(婸演)
  • Arrogant behavior(婸行)
  • Showy appearance(婸容)
  • Proud steps(婸步)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Rare character in modern usage, primarily found in classical texts.
  • Often carries negative connotations of arrogance or excessive pride.
  • Used in naming despite negative meanings, possibly for unique character selection.

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