kiêu ngạo

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The Vietnamese word "kiêu ngạo" means "arrogant," "proud," or "haughty." It describes a person who has an exaggerated sense of their own importance or abilities, often looking down on others.

Usage Instructions:

• "Kiêu ngạo" is used to describe someone's attitude or behavior.
• It can refer to both a person's character and their way of interacting with others.
• It is generally used in a negative context to criticize someone for being overly proud or dismissive of others.

Example:

• "Anh ấy rất kiêu ngạo về địa vị của mình."
  • Translation: "He is very proud of his rank."

Advanced Usage:

• "Kiêu ngạo" can also be used in more complex sentences to describe situations where someone's pride leads to negative consequences. For example:
  • "Sự kiêu ngạo của cô ấy đã khiến cô mất đi nhiều bạn bè."

Word Variants:

• "Kiêu" (proud) – can be used alone to describe a positive sense of pride.
• "Ngạo" (to disdain or scorn) – also can stand alone but often implies a negative attitude.

Different Meanings:

• While "kiêu ngạo" primarily conveys arrogance, it can also imply a level of self-importance that may not be justified.
• In some contexts, it can refer to someone who is simply confident, but typically it has a negative connotation.

Synonyms:

• "Ngạo mạn" – similar meaning to "kiêu ngạo," meaning haughty or disdainful.
• "Tự mãn" – meaning self-satisfied or complacent, which can also carry a negative tone.
• "Kiêu căng" – emphasizes a sense of being boastful or excessively proud.

Academic

1. Arrogant, proud, haughty
   • Kiêu ngạo về địa vị của mình
     To be proud of one's rank