Definition
自恃 is a verb with a negative or critical tone, meaning to rely too much on one's own talent, position, youth, or other advantage, resulting in arrogance or overconfidence. It usually takes a clause or noun phrase after it (e.g., 自恃有经验 'to rely on one's experience and be arrogant'). You would not use it for neutral confidence—it carries disapproval.
v.p.
to count on (one's own advantage) and be overconfidentto be self-assured in a conceited way
Examples
- 自恃，。Tā zì shì yǒu jīngyàn, cóng bù tīngqǔ biérén de jiànyì.He relies on his experience and never listens to others' suggestions.
- 自恃，。Yí ge rén ruò zì shì cái gāo, wǎngwǎng nányǐ jìnbù.If a person is overconfident in their talent, they often find it hard to improve.
- 自恃，。Tā zì shì niánqīng, jīngcháng áoyè gōngzuò.Relying on her youth, she often stays up late working.
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