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“presumptuous” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinfàng sì

Example

别在老师面前放肆。bié zài lǎo shī miàn qián fàng sì

Don't be presumptuous in front of the teacher.

Illustration for 放肆 (presumptuous)

How to say “presumptuous” in Chinese

“Presumptuous” in Chinese is 放肆 (fàng sì).

A person lets the usual brake on manners go and pushes past other people's social boundaries.

Full entry for 放肆: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 放肆

他的放肆举止让大家感到不舒服。tā de fàng sì jú zhǐ ràng dà jiā gǎn dào bù shū fú

His presumptuous behavior makes everyone uncomfortable.

Tips for using 放肆

  • The word is especially useful in rebukes, where it marks conduct that goes beyond what the setting or relationship allows.

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