慃 (yǎng) - Arrogant, proud, haughty & refers to an attitude of pride or insolence.

慃Tone 3

yǎng ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

嬿一

慃 · yǎng

Arrogant, proud, haughty;

refers to an attitude of pride or insolence.

Arrogant, proud, haughtyrefers to an attitude of pride or insolence.

Usage highlights

Arrogant and proudHaughty and rudeProud and insolentArrogant attitudeHaughty demeanorProud official

Synonyms

  • 傲— arrogant, proud
  • 骄— haughty, proud
  • 横— domineering, unreasonable

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He had an arrogant demeanor (慃傲的态度).
  • The official's pride was his downfall (官员的慃傲导致了他的失败).
  • She spoke with haughty contempt (她用慃慢的语气说话).

Collocations

  • Arrogant and proud(慃傲)
  • Haughty and rude(慃慢)
  • Proud and insolent(慃横)
  • Arrogant attitude(慃态)
  • Haughty demeanor(慃气)
  • Proud official(慃官)

Idioms

  • Arrogant and domineering(慃横跋扈)
  • Proud and self-satisfied(慃然自得)
  • Haughty and contemptuous(慃睨一切)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character carries a strongly negative connotation in Chinese culture, associated with undesirable personality traits.
  • In Confucian tradition, humility is valued while arrogance is condemned, making this character culturally disapproved.
  • Rarely used in modern contexts, primarily appearing in classical literature or historical descriptions.

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