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Meaning of 恃

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Pinyin: shì
English Definition: to rely on; mother (formal)
Chinese Definition:
①依赖,仗着:仗恃。有恃无恐。恃才傲物。
Total strokes: 9; Radical:
Pictophonetic: indicates the sound; (heart) conveys the meaning.
Character Formation:
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    • [ xīn ] heart; mind; soul
    • [ ] court, office; temple, monastery
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Example Words
自恃 shì self-esteem; self-reliance; overconfident; conceited
有恃无恐 yǒu shì kǒng secure in the knowledge that one has backing
恃强凌弱 shì qiáng líng ruò see 恃强欺弱
仗恃 zhàng shì to rely on; to depend on
恃才傲物 shì cái ào to be inordinately proud of one's ability; to be conceited and contemptuous (idiom)
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Example Sentences
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Take the bullying that goes on among children, a common form of aggression.
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For decades, America's public-sector workers have been coddled and spoiled. The recession may change that.
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Microsoft Monopoly is fun for the whole family. You'll have hours of enjoyment crushing them and bullying them into bankruptcy.
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Be careful not to play favorites. It can harm your credibility as a fair leader and can backfire with friends who may take advantage of you.
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It seemed like it could be a perfect match, but no one knew what the tiger' s reaction would be.