懫 (zhì) - arrogant & conceited

懫Tone 4

zhì ｜ 18 strokes ｜ radical:

志

懫 · zhì

arrogant;

conceited;

proud;

haughty;

to be filled with indignation

arrogantconceitedproud

Usage highlights

arrogant and proudhaughty and overbearingfilled with indignationconceited attitudeproud demeanorarrogant behavior

Synonyms

  • 傲— arrogant, proud
  • 骄— haughty, conceited
  • 横— overbearing, tyrannical

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He was filled with arrogant pride (懫懫).
  • She showed a haughty attitude (懫傲的态度).
  • The official's conceited behavior angered everyone (懫横的官员).
  • His proud demeanor made him unpopular (懫慢的举止).

Collocations

  • arrogant and proud(懫傲)
  • haughty and overbearing(懫横)
  • filled with indignation(懫懫)
  • conceited attitude(懫态)
  • proud demeanor(懫慢)
  • arrogant behavior(懫行)

Idioms

  • Arrogant and domineering(懫横跋扈)
  • Filled with righteous indignation(懫懫不平)
  • Proud and conceited(懫傲自满)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character carries strong negative connotations in Chinese culture, describing undesirable personality traits.
  • In traditional Confucian values, humility is highly prized, making 懫 represent the opposite of virtuous behavior.
  • The character is relatively rare in modern usage but appears in classical texts and formal writing.

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