都叫 自以为是
“is just self-righteousness.”
THE DIALOGUE REEL
从我的角度来看 否则
“From my perspective... Anything else”
都叫 自以为是
“is just self-righteousness.”
咱们不争论这个了
“Let's not argue about this.”
Direct spoken expression in this communicative setting.
Chinese interpersonal etiquette strongly emphasizes modesty (谦虚); accusing someone of being '自以为是' is a direct and forceful critique of their intellectual arrogance.
LEARNING CHUNKS & PARTICLES
self-righteous; conceited; opinionated
A common derogatory idiom used to criticize someone who stubbornly thinks they are always right without considering other views.