English–Chinese
“self-righteous” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinzì yǐ wéi shì
Example
别自以为是，听听别人的意见。bié zì yǐ wéi shì tīng tīng bié rén de yì jiàn
Don't be self-righteous; listen to other people's opinions.
How to say “self-righteous” in Chinese
“Self-righteous” in Chinese is 自以为是 (zì yǐ wéi shì).
The mind treats its own judgment as the only valid one, leaving no room for other views.
Example sentences with 自以为是
他的自以为是的态度让团队很难合作。tā de zì yǐ wéi shì de tài dù ràng tuán duì hěn nán hé zuò
His self-righteous attitude makes it difficult for the team to work together.
Tips for using 自以为是
- In everyday conversation, this word judges a person's attitude rather than a single mistake, so it can sound personal when used about someone unfamiliar or older.