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The character "傲" originates from the concept of human demeanor, combining the "人" (human) radical with the phonetic and semantic component "敖", which originally conveyed the idea of wandering or being unrestrained. This structural composition suggests a person whose spirit or attitude diverges from conventional norms, initially carrying a strongly negative connotation of arrogance and contempt. Over centuries, its application broadened beyond purely censuring inflated self-importance to also describe a kind of unyielding integrity, as seen in literary compounds denoting pride in one's principles or a noble defiance against compromise, though the core notion of a elevated, possibly disdainful self-regard remains central to its meaning. The traditional form retains this full construction, visually underscoring the connection between human behavior and a lofty, unbent disposition.
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他感到非常骄傲。
她态度很傲慢。
他的傲气让人讨厌。
我们为成功而骄傲。
尽管他很傲，但能力很强。
他傲视所有竞争对手。
他的傲慢导致了他失败。
在取得成就后，她依然保持谦逊，毫无傲色。