Definition
刚愎自用 is a four-character idiom (成语) meaning 'stubborn and opinionated, rejecting others' advice.' The literal components are 'stubborn, perverse, self, use' — but the actual sense is a negative personality trait describing someone who is arrogantly self-willed. It's used in formal or literary contexts, often to criticize leaders or colleagues who refuse to listen.
f.e.
stubborn and opinionatedself-willedobstinate
Examples
- 刚愎自用，。Tā zhège rén gāng bì zì yòng, tīng bú jìn biérén de yìjiàn.He is so stubborn and opinionated that he won't listen to others' advice.
- 刚愎自用。Lìshǐ shàng hěnduō gāng bì zì yòng de jūnzhǔ zuìzhōng dōu shībài le.Many self-willed monarchs in history ultimately failed.
- 刚愎自用，。Zài gōngzuò zhōng rúguǒ gāng bì zì yòng, hěn nán yǔ tuánduì hézuò.If you are willfully stubborn at work, it's hard to cooperate with the team.
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