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Free Chinese learning materials for you! This series uncovers idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning. Let’s break down 「矜己自飾」 and its usage.

Let’s dive into the idiom 「矜己自飾」. Its definition and application are outlined below.

To boast: to show off; to adorn: to praise oneself. Boast and praise yourself.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

jīn jǐ zì shì

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

ging1 gei2 ji6 sik1

There are countless Chinese idioms, all rich in meaning and application. Each one is unique, and we hope this information helps you explore and enhance your Chinese language knowledge.