自以为是

• 拼音: zì yǐ wéi shì
• 汉字拆解: 自 = 自 (self); 以为 = 以 + 为 (to consider/think); 是 = 是 (correct/right)

含义

To consider oneself always right; self-righteous; opinionated. Describes the attitude of someone who is convinced of their own correctness and dismisses others' views.

A four-character idiom with a negative connotation, criticising arrogance and closed-mindedness. Common in educational, managerial, and interpersonal contexts. Often paired with 固执 (stubborn).

例句

1. 他自以为是，从不倾听下属的意见，最终导致了决策失误。
2. 学习的第一步是放下自以为是的态度，保持开放的心态。
3. 她意识到自己一直以来都过于自以为是，开始主动向他人请教。

用法指南

语境: interpersonal, education, management

语气: critical

正确说法

• 一个自以为是的管理者很难建立起真正高效的团队。(A self-righteous manager finds it very difficult to build a truly effective team.)
• 不要自以为是地认为自己的方案就是最好的，多听听别人的看法。(Don't be so self-righteous as to think your own plan is the best — listen more to others' opinions.)

错误说法

• 自以为是地谦虚 — 自以为是 inherently excludes humility; the combination is an oxymoron

起源与历史

自以为 (to consider oneself to be) + 是 (right/correct) — literally 'to take oneself to be correct'

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal