Definition
神气活现 is a four-character idiomatic expression (成语) used to describe someone who is smug, arrogant, and showy, often strutting around with exaggerated pride. It carries a negative tone and is typically used to criticize people who act overly proud after a small success or in a boastful manner.
idiom
smug and arrogantbehaving with excessive pride and showing off
Examples
- 神气活现，。Tā yíng le bǐsài hòu jiù shén qì huó xiàn de, ràng rén hěn bù shūfu.After he won the match, he became so cocky that it made people uncomfortable.
- 神气活现，。Bié nàme shén qì huó xiàn, qiānxū yì diǎn cái néng jìnbù.Don't be so smug; stay humble if you want to improve.
- ，神气活现。Tā kǎo le dì yī míng, jiù shén qì huó xiàn de zài tóngxué miànqián xuànyào.After getting first place, he strutted around showing off in front of his classmates.
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