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得意 (dé yì): proud, complacent

Meaning & Stroke Order

HSK 4adjective

Word info

Pinyin
Meaning
proud, complacent
Characters
2
Part of speech
adjective
HSK level
HSK 4

Full definitions

Meanings grouped by pronunciation.

  • proud of oneself
  • pleased with oneself
  • complacent
  • proud of oneself
  • pleased with oneself
  • complacent
  • smug

Chinese explanation

  • 形容因为自己或与自己有关的人、事取得了成绩或得到了好处而感到非常满足、高兴,常常带有骄傲的意味
  • 有时也用来形容自以为了不起、看不起别人的样子。

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Character breakdown

HSK 3

to obtain

HSK 4

meaning; idea; intention

Example sentences

,。

He got first place in the exam and was very proud.

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She smiled proudly because she won the competition.

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Don't be too proud, next time it might be my turn.

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His proud expression made people a bit uncomfortable.

,。

He scored full marks on the exam and was very pleased with himself.

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She smiled smugly, thinking she was very clever.

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Don't be too complacent; you might not be so lucky next time.

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He proudly showed off his new phone.

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