English–Chinese
“feel inferior” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinzì bēi
Example
小时候我常常自卑，觉得自己不如别人。xiǎo shí hòu wǒ cháng cháng zì bēi jué de zì jǐ bù rú bié rén
When I was young, I often felt inferior and thought I was not as good as others.
How to say “feel inferior” in Chinese
“Feel inferior” in Chinese is 自卑 (zì bēi).
An inner scale places the self below the expected standard, weakening confidence and inviting self-criticism.
Example sentences with 自卑
面试失败后，他开始变得自卑，不愿意和人交流。miàn shì shī bài hòu tā kāi shǐ biàn de zì bēi bú yuàn yì hé rén jiāo liú
After failing the interview, he began to feel inferior and did not want to talk with people.
Tips for using 自卑
- Chinese can state this feeling directly, but everyday conversations often soften personal judgments by focusing on how someone feels rather than labeling the person.