自视清高 in English zi4 shi4 qing1 gao1 Meaning

Meanings

  • to think highly of oneself (idiomatic expression); giving oneself airs
  • arrogant and self-important

Simplified Characters

自 视 清 高

Traditional Characters

自 視 清 高

Pinyin

zi4 shi4 qing1 gao1

Literal

Literal explanation, with pronunciation and meaning of each character.

自zi4self 视shi4variant of 視|视[shi4] 清qing1Qing or Ch'ing dynasty of imperial China (1644-1911) 高gao1surname Gao