得意

déyì

pleased with oneself; complacent

Dictionary entry

proud of oneself; pleased with oneself; complacent

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意

See it in sentences

他考了满分,很得意。

Tā kǎo le mǎn fēn, hěn déyì.

English

He got full marks and was very pleased with himself.

别得意,下次还要努力。

Bié déyì, xià cì hái yào nǔlì.

English

Do not get too proud, keep working hard next time.

Goes with

  • 很得意very pleased with oneself
  • 得意的人complacent person
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