自诩
zì​xǔ

pose as

  • created sense approved 自诩/自詡 · zì​xǔ · boast

    自诩 / 自詡

    zì​xǔ

    boast

    to brag or praise oneself excessively regarding one's own abilities or achievements

    他为人一向低调，从不向外人自诩他的功劳。

    verb

    created sense

  • created sense approved 自诩/自詡 · zì​xǔ · pose as

    自诩 / 自詡

    zì​xǔ

    pose as

    to claim a certain identity, role, or status for oneself, often pretentiously or without justification

    他常自诩为艺术家，却从未画过一张像样的画。

    verb

    created sense