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自卑

zì bēi
HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Uncommon

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Definitions

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

Word relationships

Antonyms

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自信
zì xìn

to have confidence in oneself

心理状态

Related words

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自大
zì dà

arrogant

自我评价

Synonyms

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自轻自贱
zì qīng zì jiàn

to belittle oneself

贬低自己

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
zì bēi xīn lǐ

sense of inferiority

自卑情绪
zì bēi qíng xù

inferiority complex

Child Words of 自卑

自
zì

self

卑
bēi

low