- 自(nose (pictographic) → self; body)ASSOCIATIVE
Ancient people pointed to their nose when saying "I," so the character for nose also means self.
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自高自大
自高自大
to think of oneself as terrific (idiom); arrogant
1 meaning
MEANING
MEANING
- 壹形adjective
to think of oneself as terrific (idiom); arrogant
- 。
He is always arrogant and conceited.
STROKE ORDER
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CHARACTER ANALYSIS解字
CHARACTER ANALYSIS- 高(tall; high; tower; tall building)ASSOCIATIVE
A tall tower reaching high is drawn with a roof, gate, and stacked foundation layers piled on top of each other.
解字
CHARACTER ANALYSIS- 大(person stretching limbs; figure of person with outstretched arms and legs)ASSOCIATIVE
A person standing with arms and legs spread wide symbolizes greatness and magnificence.
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自高自大
Traditional自
to think of oneself as terrific (idiom); arrogant
1 meaning
MEANING
MEANING
- 壹形adjective
to think of oneself as terrific (idiom); arrogant
- 。
He is always arrogant and conceited.
STROKE ORDER
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解字
CHARACTER ANALYSIS- 自(nose (pictographic) → self; body)ASSOCIATIVE
Ancient people pointed to their nose when saying "I," so the character for nose also means self.
解字
CHARACTER ANALYSIS- 高(tall; high; tower; tall building)ASSOCIATIVE
A tall tower reaching high is drawn with a roof, gate, and stacked foundation layers piled on top of each other.
解字
CHARACTER ANALYSIS- 大(person stretching limbs; figure of person with outstretched arms and legs)ASSOCIATIVE
A person standing with arms and legs spread wide symbolizes greatness and magnificence.
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