自以为然 — “To be opinionated and self-righteous”
自以为然 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be opinionated and self-righteous”. Believing one's own views are always correct without introspection or considering others' perspectives. Literally, “Consider oneself right”.
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Open the tool →Questions about 自以为然
What does 自以为然 mean?
自以为然 (zì yǐ wéi rán) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to be opinionated and self-righteous”.
How do you pronounce 自以为然?
自以为然 is pronounced zì yǐ wéi rán in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 自以为然 literally mean?
Literally, 自以为然 means “Consider oneself right”. It is used to mean “to be opinionated and self-righteous”.
What is the Chinese definition of 自以为然?
然：这样。自己认为自己是对的。形容主观、不虚心的态度