怇 (jù) - Arrogant, haughty & disrespectful

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jù ｜ 7 strokes ｜ radical: 忄

傑君

怇 · jù

Arrogant, haughty;

disrespectful;

variant form of 倨.

Arrogant, haughtydisrespectfulvariant form of 倨.

Usage highlights

Arrogant and haughtyDisrespectful to superiorsArrogant attitudeHaughty and rudeVariant form

Synonyms

  • 倨— arrogant, haughty
  • 傲— proud, arrogant
  • 慢— rude, disrespectful

Antonyms

  • 谦— humble, modest
  • 恭— respectful, reverent
  • 逊— modest, unassuming

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He had an arrogant attitude (怇傲的态度).
  • The official was disrespectful to his superiors (怇上).
  • This character is a variant of 倨 (怇 is a variant of 倨).

Collocations

  • Arrogant and haughty(怇傲)
  • Disrespectful to superiors(怇上)
  • Arrogant attitude(怇态)
  • Haughty and rude(怇慢)
  • Variant form(怇 is a variant of 倨)

Idioms

  • Arrogant and disrespectful(怇傲不逊)
  • Haughty and rude(怇慢无礼)
  • Disrespectful to superiors and oppressive to inferiors(怇上压下)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • 怇 is primarily found in classical texts and is considered a variant form of the more common character 倨.
  • It carries negative connotations related to improper social behavior and lack of humility.

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