骄
傲

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The word "骄傲" is formed by combining two characters, each contributing to the meaning of pride or arrogance. The character "骄" includes the horse radical (马) and the phonetic component "乔" (suggesting loftiness), implying a proud demeanor like a lofty horse. The character "傲" includes the human radical (亻) and the component "敖" (associated with unrestrained behavior), conveying arrogance in human conduct. Together, they create a compound word where both characters reinforce the concept of excessive self-esteem or hubris.

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我为他感到骄傲。

Wǒ wèi tā gǎndào jiāo'ào.

I feel proud of him.

他的成功让父母骄傲。

Tā de chénggōng ràng fùmǔ jiāo'ào.

His success makes his parents proud.

虽然她获得了奖项，但她从不骄傲。

Suīrán tā huòdé le jiǎngxiàng, dàn tā cóng bù jiāo'ào.

Although she won the award, she never becomes arrogant.

骄傲的情绪有时会阻碍我们进步。

Jiāo'ào de qíngxù yǒushí huì zǔ'ài wǒmen jìnbù.

The emotion of pride sometimes hinders our progress.

在取得巨大成就后，他依然保持谦虚，没有一丝骄傲。

Zài qǔdé jùdà chéngjiù hòu, tā yīrán bǎochí qiānxū, méiyǒu yī sī jiāo'ào.

After achieving great success, he still remains modest, without a trace of pride.

Word Definition - 骄傲

jiāo ào pride; arrogance; conceited; proud of sth

Individual Character Details

骄 jiāo
傲 ào