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自作聰明

zi6 zok3 cung1 ming4

think of yourself as being smart

Level: 3
This term is used in both Cantonese and Mandarin/Standard written Chinese.

自作聰明

This word was added by WANNABEAFREAK on 6th Apr 2007 and last edited on 30th Oct 2008

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自 zi6 zi4 - self; private; personal
作 zok3 zuo4 zu3 - do; make; profession
聰 cung1 cong1 - intelligent; clever; astute
明 ming4 ming2 - bright, clear

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