Definition
傲慢 (ào màn) is a formal, purely negative word for 'arrogant, haughty' — it describes a disdainful attitude that looks down on others. Unlike 骄傲 (jiāo ào), which can also mean 'proud' in a positive sense (e.g., proud of one's achievements), 傲慢 is always negative. It is similar to 高傲 (gāo ào) but 傲慢 often implies a more offensive, dismissive haughtiness.
adjective
arroganthaughty
Examples
- 傲慢。Tā nà zhǒng ào màn de tàidu ràng rén hěn bù shūfu.His arrogant attitude makes people very uncomfortable.
- ，傲慢。Jíshǐ chénggōng le, yě búyào biàn de ào màn.Even if you succeed, don't become arrogant.
- 傲慢。Tā shuōhuà shí zǒngshì dài zhe yì sī ào màn.She always speaks with a hint of arrogance.
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