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  1. (idiom) to think oneself clever

Characters

  • 自 (自): (bound form) self; oneself; from; since; naturally; as a matter of course
  • 作 (作): (bound form) worker; (bound form) workshop; (slang) troublesome; high-maintenance (person)
  • 聪 (聰): (literary) acute (of hearing); (bound form) clever; intelligent; sharp
  • 明 (明): Ming Dynasty (1368-1644); surname Ming; Ming (c. 2000 BC), fourth of the legendary Flame Emperors, 炎帝[Yan2 di4] descended from Shennong 神農|神农[Shen2 nong2] Farmer God

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人人讨厌自作聪明的人。

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