自命清高 zì mìng qīng gāo

self-righteous; think oneself better

Word data

HSK Not in HSK
Frequency Unknown

Definitions

  1. 1. to think of oneself as high and pure (idiom); smug and self-righteous
  2. 2. holier-than-thou

Characters

Character Meaning
自 zì HSK 3
self; oneself; from
命 mìng HSK 4
life; fate; order or command
清 qīng HSK 3
clear; distinct; pure
高 gāo HSK 1
high; tall; above average