EPISODE · May 23, 2026 · 2 MIN
恃才傲物 (shì cái ào wù)
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📖 Today's 成语: 恃才傲物 (shì cái ào wù) Meaning: To be arrogant and look down on others due to one's talent Summary: The idiom 恃才傲物 (shì cái ào wù) is used to criticize individuals who let their abilities go to their heads. While it acknowledges that the person actually possesses talent, it highlights their arrogance as a character flaw that often leads to isolation or failure. In modern contexts, it is frequently used to describe 'difficult' geniuses or elites who refuse to cooperate with others. Read the full transcript with multilingual translations, meaning/usage notes, examples, and cultural context:恃才傲物 (shì cái ào wù) | 每天成语
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📖 Today's 成语: 恃才傲物 (shì cái ào wù) Meaning: To be arrogant and look down on others due to one's talent Summary: The idiom 恃才傲物 (shì cái ào wù) is used to criticize individuals who let their abilities go to their heads. While it acknowledges that the person actually possesses talent, it highlights their arrogance as a character flaw that often leads to isolation or failure. In modern contexts, it is frequently used to describe 'difficult' geniuses or elites who refuse to cooperate with other...
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