盛气凌人

盛氣凌人

shèngqì-língrén

idiom HSK 7-9 #34,576

Meanings

1 overbearing; arrogant; domineering

Characters

vigorous; imposing

air; manner; temper

to bully; to tower over

Examples

他说话总是盛气凌人的。

Tā shuōhuà zǒngshì shèngqìlíngrén de.

He always speaks in an overbearing manner.

没必要盛气凌人，大家好好商量。

Méi bìyào shèngqìlíngrén, dàjiā hǎohǎo shāngliáng.

There's no need to be overbearing; let's discuss this calmly.

Tips

memory

盛气 (imposing air) + 凌人 (to bully/tower over people) — someone's aggressive energy intimidates others. Always negative/derogatory.

Stroke Order

盛 shèng

气 qì

凌 líng

人 rén