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摆架子
bǎi jiàzi
Description
“摆架子”的意思是一个人觉得自己很重要，对别人很傲慢，不客气。
"摆架子" means a person thinks they are very important and is arrogant and rude to others.
我们常常用它来说领导或有钱人看不起别人。
We often use it to describe leaders or rich people looking down on others.
Meanings
摆架子bǎi jiàzi
to put on airs; act arrogant or superior
他当了经理以后就开始摆架子。
He started putting on airs after becoming the manager.
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Notes
- Etymology
摆 (put/display) + 架子 (frame, airs); literally 'to display airs'.
- Nuance
negative, criticizes someone acting self-important toward others.
In videos
“有老钱学会摆架子了”
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