骄傲

• 拼音: jiāo ào
• 汉字拆解: 骄 = 马 (horse) + 乔, proud/spirited horse; 傲 = 亻(person) + 敖, haughty

含义

Proud; pride. Can be positive (taking pride in) or negative (arrogant).

Has two distinct uses: positive pride in achievements or loved ones, and negative arrogance or conceit. Context determines the meaning. Often used with 为...感到骄傲 (to feel proud of).

例句

1. 父母为孩子考上名牌大学而感到无比骄傲。
2. 他取得了一点成绩就开始骄傲起来，这种态度要不得。
3. 中国航天事业的发展是全体中国人的骄傲。

用法指南

语境: achievements, family, criticism

语气: varies

正确说法

• 我为你感到骄傲！(I'm proud of you!)
• 不要太骄傲，谦虚使人进步。(Don't be too proud — humility leads to progress.)

错误说法

• 在不清楚语境时使用骄傲 (Clarify whether you mean positive pride or negative arrogance)

起源与历史

Compound of 骄 (proud horse/arrogant) + 傲 (haughty). Both characters relate to pride or arrogance.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal