自满

zì mǎn

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Adjective Rare

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Definitions

1. complacent
2. self-satisfied

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 谦虚 qiān xū 谦虚 qiān xū modest 自满 means complacent, opposite of humble: modest

Related words

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• 自大 zì dà 自大 zì dà arrogant arrogant, a stronger negative trait than 自满: arrogant
• 骄傲 jiāo ào 骄傲 jiāo ào pride proud, often used in similar contexts: pride

Synonyms

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• 得意 dé yì 得意 dé yì proud of oneself both describe a self-satisfied state: proud of oneself

Usage notes

Collocations

Often used with 情绪 or 态度, as in 自满情绪 (complacent mood) or 自满态度 (complacent attitude). Rarely used alone.

Common mistakes

自满 always carries a negative connotation, unlike 自信 (self-confident). Do not use it to simply mean 'satisfied with one's achievements' in a neutral sense.

Example Sentences

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我们决不能因为一点成绩就 自满 。

We must never become complacent over a little success.

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Child Words of 自满

• 满 满 mǎn: Manchu ethnic group
• 自 自 zì: self