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Describing a person who is easily offended, upset, or sensitive to criticism, often reacting with hurt feelings or anger even over very small or unimportant matters.
vi Cô ấy rất tự ái khi nghe những lời góp ý của bạn bè.
en She is very touchy when hearing suggestions from her friends.
Describing a person who has an excessive interest in or admiration of themselves, often leading to a high degree of self-centeredness and a lack of empathy.
vi Sự tự ái quá mức khiến anh ta không bao giờ thừa nhận sai lầm.
en His excessive self-centeredness prevents him from ever admitting his mistakes.