zi6 fu6自負自负
Jyutpingzi6 fu6
Yalejih fuh
Definition
Conceited; egotistic; thinking too highly of oneself.
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How it's used
Describes a personality trait where someone overestimates their own abilities or importance. It carries a negative connotation of being arrogant or full of oneself, often implying that the person ignores the contributions or perspectives of others. While it is a standard adjective, it is frequently used to criticize someone whose pride leads to poor decision making or social friction.
Examples
He is too conceited and always thinks he is the smartest.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 自信, which is a positive trait meaning confident. Using 自負 to describe someone who is simply self-assured will sound like a harsh insult rather than a compliment.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
