zi6 ji5 wai4 si6自以為是自以为是

Jyutpingzi6 ji5 wai4 si6

Yalejih yíh wàih sih

語句

Definition

Opinionated and self-righteous; believing oneself to be infallible and ignoring others' advice.

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How it's used

This idiom carries a strong negative connotation, describing someone who is arrogant and dismissive of others. It implies a stubborn refusal to consider alternative perspectives, often leading to conflict in social or professional settings. Unlike simply being confident, this term highlights a lack of self-awareness and a tendency to act as if one is always correct.

Examples

keoi5佢seng4成jat6日zi6自ji5以wai4為si6是，jyun4完cyun4全m4唔teng1聽jan4人gong2講。

He is always so opinionated and never listens to anyone.

nei5你m4唔hou2好gam3咁zi6自ji5以wai4為si6是laa1啦，si5試haa5下teng1聽haa6下jan4人ji3意gin3見。

Don't be so self-righteous, try listening to other people's opinions.

Common phrases

sing3性gaak3格zi6自ji5以wai4為si6是

to have an opinionated personality

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a positive trait like self-confidence, but it is strictly used as a criticism. Avoid using it to describe someone who is merely assertive or firm in their beliefs.