Chinese word

目中无人

Pronunciation

Pinyinmù zhōng wú rén

Meaning

  • adjectivearrogant

Example

他说话时总显得目中无人。tā shuō huà shí zǒng xiǎn de mù zhōng wú rén

He always seems arrogant when he talks.

Illustration for 目中无人 (arrogant)

More examples

他对谁都目中无人，朋友越来越少。tā duì shéi dōu mù zhōng wú rén péng yǒu yuè lái yuè shǎo

He is arrogant toward everyone, and he has fewer and fewer friends.

Core concept

A person stands so high in their own estimation that everyone else disappears from view.

Common phrases

  • 对谁都目中无人duì shéi dōu mù zhōng wú rén

    arrogant toward everyone

  • 目中无人地说话mù zhōng wú rén dì shuō huà

    speak arrogantly

  • 被认为目中无人bèi rèn wéi mù zhōng wú rén

    be considered arrogant

Similar words

高傲gāo ào: Having an elevated opinion of oneself and behaving in a lofty, proud way.
目空一切mù kōng yí qiè: Regarding all else as insignificant and ignoring other people entirely.
居高临下jū gāo lín xià: Using one's higher standing to adopt a condescending attitude toward others.

Definition in Chinese

指一个人自负、高傲，不把他人的想法和存在放在眼里。zhǐ yí gè rén zì fù gāo ào bù bǎ tā rén de xiáng fǎ hé cún zài fàng zài yán lǐ

Word origin

目 (mù, "eye") + 中 (zhōng, "in") + 无人 (wúrén, "no people") literally creates a view with no one in it, which develops into a description of arrogant disregard for others.

Usage tips

  • The word usually criticizes a person's general attitude or behavior, rather than describing a single moment of confidence or success.

Other meanings

  • look down on othersverb

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