自命清高 in English zi4 ming4 qing1 gao1 Meaning

Meanings

  • to think of oneself as high and pure (idiomatic expression); smug and self-righteous
  • holier-than-thou

Simplified Characters

自 命 清 高

Traditional Characters

自 命 清 高

Pinyin

zi4 ming4 qing1 gao1

Literal

Literal explanation, with pronunciation and meaning of each character.

自zi4self 命ming4life 清qing1Qing or Ch'ing dynasty of imperial China (1644-1911) 高gao1surname Gao