好为人师
hào​wéi​rén​shī

to like to lecture others

  • created sense approved 好为人师/好為人師 · hào​wéi​rén​shī · to like to lecture others — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    好为人师 / 好為人師

    hào​wéi​rén​shī

    to like to lecture others

    (idiom) to like to show off one's knowledge; to enjoy acting like a teacher or mentor without being asked, showing a lack of humility

    好 (literal) → 好 · hào · to be fond of 为 (literal) → 为/為 · wéi · to be 人师 (literal) → 人师/人師 · rén​shī · teacher

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