盛气凌人

• Pinyin: shèng qì líng rén
• Desglose de hanzi: 盛 = 成 + 皿 (overwhelming, grand); 气 = 氣 simplified (air, manner, spirit); 凌 = 冫+ 夌 (to overpower, to oppress); 人 = 人 (person)

Significado

arrogante y prepotente; avasallador

A four-character idiom (成语) describing a person who acts with overwhelming superiority, making others feel inferior or pressured. Carries a strongly negative connotation. Commonly used to criticise leaders, officials, or individuals who abuse their status. Opposite: 平易近人 (approachable and affable). The four elements: 盛气 (overwhelming arrogance) + 凌 (overpower) + 人 (people).

Ejemplos

1. 新来的区域经理盛气凌人，对下属颐指气使，不到一个月便引发了团队成员的集体投诉。
2. 谈判桌上，对方代表一开口便盛气凌人，试图以强硬姿态迫使我方接受不平等的合作条款。
3. 真正有能力的领导者往往平易近人，懂得尊重下属，而非用盛气凌人的态度来彰显权威。

Guía de uso

Contexto: workplace, criticism, interpersonal relations, politics

Tono: critical

Correcto

• 该官员在视察期间盛气凌人，对基层工作人员横加指责，其傲慢作风随即引发了媒体和公众的强烈批评。(During an inspection, the official was overbearing and domineering, harshly criticising grassroots staff; his arrogant manner immediately drew strong criticism from the media and the public.)
• 在商务谈判中盛气凌人往往适得其反，对方一旦感到被轻视，便会立场更加强硬，反而使谈判陷入僵局。(Being overbearing and domineering in business negotiations often backfires; once the other party feels disrespected, they take an even harder stance, driving negotiations to a deadlock.)

Incorrecto

• 盛气凌人 to describe someone who is merely confident or assertive — 盛气凌人 carries a strongly negative moral judgement about intimidating behaviour; use 自信 or 强势 for non-negative assertiveness

Origen e historia

盛气 (overwhelming arrogance) + 凌 (to overpower, oppress) + 人 (people)

Contexto cultural

Época: Classical

Generación: All ages

Contexto social: Universal