自作聪明 in English zi4 zuo4 cong1 ming2 Meaning

Meanings

  • to think oneself clever (idiomatic expression)

Simplified Characters

自 作 聪 明

Traditional Characters

自 作 聰 明

Pinyin

zi4 zuo4 cong1 ming2

Literal

Literal explanation, with pronunciation and meaning of each character.

自zi4self 作zuo4worker 聪cong1quick at hearing 明ming2Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)