zì​fēng

to proclaim oneself

  • created reference approved 自封 → 自命 (synonym) — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    自封 zì​fēng

    自命 zì​mìng

    synonym

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  • created reference approved 自封 → 故步自封 (synonym) — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    自封 zì​fēng

    故步自封 gù​bù​zì​fēng

    synonym

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  • created sense approved 自封 · zì​fēng · to proclaim oneself — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    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.

    自 (literal) → 自 · zì · self 封 (literal) → 封 · fēng · to confer

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  • created sense approved 自封 · zì​fēng · to limit oneself — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    自封

    zì​fēng

    to limit oneself

    To restrict, confine, or isolate oneself within a certain range; to be conservative and unwilling to make progress

    自 (literal) → 自 · zì · self 封 (literal) → 封 · fēng · to block

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  • created sense approved 自封 · zì​fēng · to enrich oneself — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    自封

    zì​fēng

    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

    自 (literal) → 自 · zì · self 封 (literal) → 封 · fēng · to seal

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