矜 (jīn) - to boast & to show off
矜 · jīn
to boast;
to show off;
to pride oneself on;
to sympathize with;
to pity;
dignified;
solemn
to boastto show offto pride oneself on
Usage highlights
to boastreserved and dignifiedto show compassiondignified and solemnarrogant and selfto take pride in
Usage & contexts
Examples
- He often boasts about his achievements (矜夸).
- She takes pride in her work (矜持).
- We should show compassion for the disadvantaged (矜悯).
- He maintained a dignified demeanor (矜庄).
Collocations
- to boast(矜夸)
- reserved and dignified(矜持)
- to show compassion(矜悯)
- dignified and solemn(矜庄)
- arrogant and self-satisfied(矜骄)
- to take pride in(自矜)
Idioms
- To boast of one's ability and show off one's strength(矜能负才)
- To be arrogant and complacent(矜功恃宠)
- To pity the orphaned and sympathize with the poor(矜贫恤独)
- To be self-satisfied and pleased with oneself(矜己自饰)
Cultural background
FAQ- Originally meant 'handle of a spear' in ancient texts, later extended to meanings of pride and compassion.
- In Confucian tradition, '矜' represents a dignified demeanor that should be maintained while avoiding excessive pride.
- The character embodies the tension between legitimate pride in one's accomplishments and the negative quality of arrogance.