自豪

• Pinyin: zì háo
• Hanzi breakdown: 自 = pictograph of a nose (self, from); 豪 = 高 (tall) + 豕 (pig) — heroic, outstanding

Meaning

Proud; to take pride in. A feeling of satisfaction and pleasure in one's own or another's achievements.

Carries a positive connotation of justified pride, unlike 骄傲 which can suggest arrogance. Often used to express national pride, family pride, or pride in accomplishments.

Examples

1. 看到儿子的成就，父母感到非常自豪。 Seeing their son's achievements, the parents felt very proud.
2. 作为中国人，我为祖国的发展感到自豪。 As a Chinese person, I'm proud of our country's development.
3. 她是我们团队的自豪，拿下了这个大项目。 She's the pride of our team — she landed this big project.

Usage Guide

Context: achievements, national pride, family

Tone: positive

Do Say

• 我为自己的进步感到自豪。(I'm proud of my own progress.)
• 这是值得我们自豪的成就。(This is an achievement we can be proud of.)

Don't Say

• 过度使用自豪显得自大 (While 自豪 is positive, overusing it can seem boastful — balance with humility expressions like 还需要努力)

Origin & History

自 (self) + 豪 (heroic, outstanding). Together they mean to feel proud of oneself or one's group.

Cultural Context

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal