How do you pronounce 目空一切?

目空一切 is pronounced mù kōng yī qiè in Mandarin Chinese.

Where does 目空一切 come from?

目空一切 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to the modern era. The full story is on this page.

What is the Chinese definition of 目空一切?

什么都不放在眼里。形容极端骄傲自大。

目空一切 — “To be extremely arrogant and conceited”

Q: What is the Chinese definition of 目空一切?

什么都不放在眼里。形容极端骄傲自大。

目空一切 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be extremely arrogant and conceited”. To look down upon everyone and everything; to have an overweening pride.

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目空一切 Pronunciation and Pinyin

目mù
空kōng
一yī
切qiè

目空一切 Character Breakdown

Character	Pinyin	Strokes	Meaning
目	mù	5	eye, item, or goal
空	kōng	8	empty, void, or sky
一	yī	1	one, a, single, whole
切	qiè	4	cut, slice, or chop

Example Sentence with 目空一切

那位新来的主管虽然有些才华，但总是目空一切，不把同事放在眼里，很难与大家合作。

Although the new manager has some talent, he is always extremely arrogant and looks down on his colleagues, making it difficult for him to work with others.

Origin and Story of 目空一切

During the late Tang Dynasty, Zhu Wen murdered Prime Minister Cui Yin and forced Emperor Zhaozong to move the capital to Luoyang. Uneasy, Zhu Wen dispatched Li Zhen to Luoyang to monitor Emperor Zhaozong and the imperial officials.

Relying on Zhu Wen's power, Li Zhen became extremely arrogant and conceited, looking down on everyone and everything. He often gestured with his chin and commanded others with an imperious attitude, reprimanding anyone he found displeasing.

Idioms Related to 目空一切

Synonyms of 目空一切

mù目zhōng中wú无rén人Arrogant and conceited, looking down on others

Antonyms of 目空一切

xū虚huái怀ruò若gǔ谷extremely modest and open-minded

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Questions about 目空一切

What does 目空一切 mean?: 目空一切 (mù kōng yī qiè) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be extremely arrogant and conceited”.
How do you pronounce 目空一切?: 目空一切 is pronounced mù kōng yī qiè in Mandarin Chinese.
Where does 目空一切 come from?: 目空一切 comes from a classical Chinese story dating back to the modern era. The full story is on this page.
What is the Chinese definition of 目空一切?: 什么都不放在眼里。形容极端骄傲自大。

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