Chinese language progresses from characters to idioms. This free guide explains the advanced idiom 「恃才傲物」 for better learning.
Introducing the idiom 「恃才傲物」: its meaning and how to use it are provided below.
倚：depend on, rely on; 物：people, the public. Relying on his own talents, he looks down on others.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
shì cái ào wù
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
chi5 choi4 ngou6 mat6
The treasure trove of Chinese idioms is extensive, with different expressions suited for various situations. We hope these free resources will aid you in your journey to mastering Chinese.
