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Chinese learning begins with simple characters, progresses to phrases, and culminates in idioms. This free resource introduces advanced idioms. Today’s focus is 「負才傲物」. Check below for details.

Here is the Chinese idiom 「負才傲物」, along with its meaning and how it is used.

It refers to relying on one’s talent and knowledge, being proud and looking down on others.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

fù cái ào wù

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

fu6 choi4 ngou6 mat6

Chinese idioms, with their vast variety, hold different meanings and uses. Their abundance makes studying them rewarding, and these materials are here to help you along the way.