骄傲

jiāo ào

HSK 2.0 Level 4 HSK 3.0 Level 4 Common

Definitions

1. pride
2. arrogance
3. conceited
4. proud of sth

Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 谦虚 qiān xū 谦虚 qiān xū modest 指人虚心，不夸大自己的能力或价值 (modest, not exaggerating one's abilities): modest

Related words

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• 自满 zì mǎn 自满 zì mǎn complacent 满足于自己已有的成绩 (complacent, similar negative connotation of excessive pride): complacent
• 傲气 ào qì 傲气 ào qì air of arrogance 高傲自大的作风或气质 (an air of arrogance): air of arrogance

Synonyms

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• 自豪 zì háo 自豪 zì háo proud (of one's achievements etc) 正面地为自己或与自己有关的人或事物感到光荣 (feel proud in a positive sense): proud (of one's achievements etc)

Usage notes

Common mistakes

骄傲 can mean 'proud' in both positive and negative senses; use 自豪 to avoid ambiguity when expressing positive pride.

Formality

骄傲 is neutral in register, while its synonym 自豪 is slightly more formal and often used in written or public discourse.

Example Sentences

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不要滋长 骄傲 情绪。

Don't let pride grow.

获得这个荣誉是我的 骄傲 。

Receiving this honor is my pride.

他为自己的成功感到 骄傲 。

He feels proud of his success.

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Words Containing 骄傲

• 虚心使人进步，骄傲使人落后 虚心使人进步，骄傲使人落后 xū xīn shǐ rén jìn bù , jiāo ào shǐ rén luò hòu: modesty leads to progress, arrogance makes you fall behind (quote of Mao Zedong)

Child Words of 骄傲

• 傲 傲 ào: proud
• 骄 骄 jiāo: proud