唯我獨尊

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Chinese

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yes; only; alone I; me to respect one thing alone; to revere only
trad. (唯我獨尊) 獨尊
simp. (唯我独尊) 独尊
alternative forms 唯吾獨尊唯吾独尊

Etymology

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From the first words the Buddha is supposed to have uttered upon his birth: "In the heavens above and below, I alone am honored."

Pronunciation

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Idiom

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唯我獨尊

  1. to be extremely conceited; to be very egotistical, holier-than-thou
  2. (Buddhism) "I alone am honored"; the first words of the Buddha