zì​shì

to rely on oneself

Senses

自恃 zì​shì to rely on oneself

(literary) To count on or capitalize on one's own strengths, such as abilities, status, or achievements.

自恃 zì​shì conceited

To be overconfident or arrogant because of one's own perceived superiority; self-important.

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synonym 自恃/自恃 自以为是/自以為是