Definition
得意 describes a slight, often visible self-satisfaction after a success—it can be neutral or mildly disapproving. In contrast, 骄傲 can mean either positive pride or negative arrogance, while 自豪 is a wholly positive, dignified pride. 自满 is stronger, implying complacency with no desire to improve.
adjective
proud of oneself (often after an achievement)self-satisfied
Easily confused
- 得以dé yǐsound-aliketo be able to (after a condition or effort); to finally manage to
- 得益dé yìsound-aliketo derive benefit, to benefit from
Examples
- ，得意。Tā dé le guànjūn, fēicháng dé yì.He won the championship and is very proud of himself.
- ，得意。Zhè cì kǎoshì tā kǎo de hěn hǎo, yǒudiǎn dé yì le.He did very well on this exam and got a bit self-satisfied.
- 得意。Tā dé yì de xiào le xiào.She smiled smugly.
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