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飘飘然 (piāo piāo rán) — smug, complacent (often after small success); feeling euphoric, exhilarated, light-headed

Definición

飘飘然 describes a smug, self-satisfied glow after a small win — used in warnings ('don't get ∼') more than in praise. Often bound, with 的 after a person/thing and 了 or 的 after the verb.

bound form
smugcomplacent (often after small success)feeling euphoricexhilaratedlight-headed

Ejemplos

  • 飘飘然，。
    Tā gāng shēng zhí jiù piāo piāo rán le, duì tóng shì tài dù ào màn.
    He became smug as soon as he got promoted, treating colleagues arrogantly.
  • ，飘飘然。
    Tīng dào tā de zàn měi, tā gǎn dào yí zhèn piāo piāo rán.
    Hearing her praise, he felt a wave of euphoria.
  • 飘飘然，。
    Bié yīn wèi yì diǎn chéng jì jiù piāo piāo rán, lù hái cháng zhe ne.
    Don't get complacent over a small achievement — there's still a long way to go.
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