tự xưng
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Meaning
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To give oneself a specific title or to proclaim oneself as something publicly.
vi Anh ta tự xưng là một chuyên gia.
en He proclaimed himself as an expert.
To give oneself a specific title or position without official recognition or validation.
vi Ông ấy tự xưng là giám đốc công ty.
en He gave himself the title of company director without official recognition.