自卑

zì bēi

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to have low self-esteem
2. to abase oneself

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 自信 zì xìn 自信 zì xìn to have confidence in oneself 心理状态: to have confidence in oneself

Related words

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• 自大 zì dà 自大 zì dà arrogant 自我评价: arrogant

Synonyms

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• 自轻自贱 zì qīng zì jiàn 自轻自贱 zì qīng zì jiàn to belittle oneself 贬低自己: to belittle oneself

Usage notes

Collocations

常与“感”搭配成“自卑感”，如“他有很强的自卑感”。

Common mistakes

“自卑”和“谦虚”不同，“自卑”是对自己能力、价值的负面评价，而“谦虚”是虚心、不骄傲。

Example Sentences

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因为 自卑 ，他不敢在大家面前讲话。

Because of low self-esteem, he dares not speak in front of everyone.

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Words Containing 自卑

• 自卑心理 自卑心理 zì bēi xīn lǐ: sense of inferiority
• 自卑情绪 自卑情绪 zì bēi qíng xù: inferiority complex

Child Words of 自卑

• 自 自 zì: self
• 卑 卑 bēi: low