自视甚高 overestimate oneself
Explanation
指过于看重自己，认为自己比别人高明。通常指在身份、才能、学识等方面。
Refers to someone who overestimates themselves and believes they are more intelligent, capable or important than others.
Origin Story
话说在一个小山村里，住着一位名叫张铁的年轻秀才。他从小就天资聪颖，学习刻苦，年纪轻轻便考取了秀才功名。然而，张铁性格孤傲，自视甚高，常常瞧不起村里其他人，认为自己学识渊博，才华横溢，远胜于村中其他读书人。一天，村里来了位年长的老秀才，饱经沧桑，学识精深，却行事低调谦和。张铁听说后，便前往拜访，心里却暗自轻蔑，认为这位老秀才不过是个沽名钓誉之辈。在交谈中，老秀才谈吐不凡，学识超群，张铁本以为能轻易驳倒他，却发现自己的知识储备和见解深度远不如老秀才，内心十分震惊。老秀才看出张铁的骄傲自满，便意味深长地告诫他：“人外有人，天外有天，切勿自视甚高，要保持谦虚谨慎的态度，才能不断进步。”张铁听后深受触动，从此改变了以往自负的态度，虚心学习，努力提升自己，最终成为了一位德才兼备的优秀人才。
In a small village, there lived a young scholar named Zhang Tie. He was naturally intelligent and studied diligently, passing the scholar examination at a young age. However, Zhang Tie was arrogant and looked down upon the other villagers, believing his knowledge and talent to be far superior. One day, an older scholar came to the village, experienced and wise, but humble and kind. Zhang Tie went to visit him, secretly despising him, believing him to be a mere charlatan. In their conversation, the older scholar's insightful remarks and vast knowledge surprised Zhang Tie, who had expected to easily refute him. The older scholar realized Zhang Tie's arrogance and advised him: “There are always those who surpass you. Never be complacent; maintain humility and caution to continually progress.” Zhang Tie was deeply affected and changed his arrogant attitude, diligently pursuing knowledge and becoming a talented and virtuous individual.
Usage
常用来形容人过于自负，目中无人。
Often used to describe someone who is too self-satisfied and arrogant.
Examples
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他自视甚高，看不起任何人。
ta zishi shengao, kanbuqi renhereren.
He is very arrogant and looks down on everyone.
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这个自视甚高的年轻人，总是觉得自己比别人优秀。
zhege zishi shenggaode qingnian, zongshibi zuojisi bi bieren youxiu
This self-important young man always thinks he is better than others.