居功自傲 jū gōng zì ào

proud of one's merits; act arrogant

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. satisfied with one's accomplishment and arrogant as a result (idiom); resting on one's laurels and despising others

Characters

Character Meaning
居 jū HSK 3
to reside; to be (in a certain position); residence
功 gōng HSK 4
meritorious deed or service; achievement; accomplishment
自 zì HSK 3
self; oneself; from
傲 ào HSK 4
proud; arrogant; to despise