傲慢

• Pinyin: ào màn
• Desglose de hanzi: 傲 = proud; 慢 = 忄(heart) + 曼 (slow), meaning disrespectful/arrogant

Significado

Arrogante; altivo; soberbio.

Describes an attitude of superiority and disdain toward others. Always negative. Often used to criticize people who look down on others due to status, wealth, or ability.

Ejemplos

1. 他对下属的傲慢态度让很多人不满。
2. 成功之后她变得傲慢起来，老朋友都疏远她了。
3. 那家公司服务态度傲慢，我再也不会去了。

Guía de uso

Contexto: criticism, observation

Tono: negative

Correcto

• 他太傲慢了，谁的话都不听。(He's too arrogant — he doesn't listen to anyone.)
• 傲慢的人终究会吃亏。(Arrogant people will eventually suffer.)

Incorrecto

• 用'傲慢'作为褒义词 (Never use 傲慢 positively — it's always critical)

Origen e historia

傲 (proud) + 慢 (slow/disrespectful). 慢 originally meant disrespectful treatment.

Contexto cultural

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal