zì​shì

to rely on oneself

  • created reference approved 自恃 → 自以为是/自以為是 (synonym) — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    自恃 zì​shì

    自以为是 / 自以為是 zì​yǐ​wéi​shì

    synonym

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  • created sense approved 自恃 · zì​shì · to rely on oneself — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    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 (literal) → 自 · zì · self 恃 (literal) → 恃 · shì · to rely on

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  • created sense approved 自恃 · zì​shì · conceited — "Initial import from upstream dictionary"

    自恃

    zì​shì

    conceited

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

    自 (literal) → 自 · zì · self 恃 (literal) → 恃 · shì · to rely on

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