zì​fēng

to proclaim oneself

自封 zì​fēng
to proclaim oneself
To give oneself a title or status; self-appointed or self-styled. This term often carries a negative tone, implying the title is undeserved.
to limit oneself
To restrict, confine, or isolate oneself within a certain range; to be conservative and unwilling to make progress
to enrich oneself
(literary) To amass wealth or resources for oneself, often at the expense of others or the public interest; to seek self-aggrandizement

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