Definition
不自量 is a fixed expression (short for 不自量力) meaning 'to overestimate oneself'. Its literal sense of 'not measure oneself' is not transparent, so it's best learned as a set phrase. You use it as a stative verb to describe someone who is overconfident or takes on tasks beyond their ability.
s.v.
to overestimate one's own abilitiesto be overconfident
Examples
- ，不自量。Tā zǒng shì yìdiǎn zìzhī zhī míng dōu méiyǒu, chùchù bù zì liàng.He always has no self-knowledge and overestimates himself everywhere.
- 不自量，。Nǐ zhèyàng bù zì liàng, chízǎo huì chīkuī de.If you're so overconfident, you'll suffer losses sooner or later.
- ，不自量。Zuòshì yào liànglì ér xíng, búyào bù zì liàng.Do things according to your ability; don't overestimate yourself.
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