🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

自恋

Pronunciation / Transliteration: zì liàn

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Narcissism/nɑːrˈsɪs.ɪ.zəm/
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"他的自恋让他在社交场合中显得格外突出。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    Excessive interest in or admiration of oneself and one's physical appearance.

    "Her narcissism was evident in the way she constantly posted selfies on social media."
  2. 2

    A personality trait characterized by grandiosity, a need for admiration, and a lack of empathy.

    "The therapist diagnosed him with narcissism after observing his interactions with others."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'narcissistic' derives from 'narcissus', a figure from Greek mythology who fell in love with his own reflection. The word evolved in the early 20th century to describe a personality trait characterized by excessive self-love and self-absorption.

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