Chinese word

高傲

Pronunciation

Pinyingāo ào

Meaning

  • adjectivearrogant

Example

他很高傲，不愿意道歉。tā hěn gāo ào bú yuàn yì dào qiàn

He is very arrogant and does not want to apologize.

Illustration for 高傲 (arrogant)

More examples

他用高傲的语气拒绝了我的请求。tā yòng gāo ào de yǔ qì jù jué le wǒ de qǐng qiú

He refused my request in an arrogant tone.

Core concept

A raised self-image that becomes a barrier to equal, respectful contact with other people.

Common phrases

  • 带着高傲的语气dài zhe gāo ào de yǔ qì

    with an arrogant tone

  • 高傲的眼神gāo ào de yǎn shén

    an arrogant look

  • 说话很高傲shuō huà hěn gāo ào

    speak arrogantly

Similar words

傲慢ào màn: Acting superior by taking others lightly and ignoring ordinary courtesy.
自大zì dà: Having an exaggerated belief in one's own ability or value.
自负zì fù: Trusting one's abilities or advantage too much and looking down on others' views or support.
骄傲jiāo ào: Proudly valuing one's achievements or status and showing that feeling.

Definition in Chinese

对别人有优越感，态度傲慢，不愿与人平等相处。duì bié rén yǒu yōu yuè gǎn tài dù ào màn bú yuàn yǔ rén píng děng xiāng chǔ

Word origin

高 (gāo, "high") + 傲 (ào, "arrogant") builds the image of a person who treats elevated status as a reason to look down on others.

Usage tips

  • The word can describe both a person's character and the manner shown toward others, making it useful when a conversation focuses on unequal treatment rather than simple reserve.

Other meanings

  • self-importantadjective
  • haughtyadjective

Opposites

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