- 自(nose (pictographic) → self; body)
Ancient people pointed to their nose when saying "I," so the character for nose also means self.
to think of oneself as high and pure (idiom); smug and self-righteous
He always considers himself superior and virtuous.
holier-than-thou
He always considers himself superior and refuses to play with us.
to think of oneself as high and pure (idiom); smug and self-righteous
He always considers himself superior and virtuous.
holier-than-thou
He always considers himself superior and refuses to play with us.
Ancient people pointed to their nose when saying "I," so the character for nose also means self.
A command issued from the mouth of a superior person directs those below.
Crystal clear green water evokes purity and clarity.
A tall tower reaching high is drawn with a roof, gate, and stacked foundation layers piled on top of each other.
Ancient people pointed to their nose when saying "I," so the character for nose also means self.
A command issued from the mouth of a superior person directs those below.
Crystal clear green water evokes purity and clarity.
A tall tower reaching high is drawn with a roof, gate, and stacked foundation layers piled on top of each other.
to think of oneself as high and pure (idiom); smug and self-righteous
to think of oneself as high and pure (idiom); smug and self-righteous
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