Definition
自命不凡 is a four-character idiom (成语) meaning 'to think oneself exceptional' or 'to be smugly self-important'. It literally reads 'self-appoint not ordinary' — someone who considers themselves above the common run. Use it to describe a person who overestimates their own abilities or status, often with a critical tone.
idiom
to think exceptionally well of oneselfto be self-important
Examples
- 自命不凡，。Tā zǒngshì yí fù zì mìng bú de yàngzi, ràng rén hěn bù shūfu.He always has a self-important look that makes people uncomfortable.
- 自命不凡，。Nàge niánqīng rén gāng yǒu diǎn chéngjì jiù zì mìng bú, shízài kěxiào.That young man started thinking highly of himself as soon as he achieved a little — it's really laughable.
- ，自命不凡。Tā zhège rén hěn qiānxū, cóng bù zì mìng bú.He is a very humble person and never thinks too highly of himself.
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