自鸣得意 (zì míng dé) — to be smug and self-satisfied; to preen oneself

Définition

An idiom for showing off smugly, pleased with oneself in a way others find annoying. Carries a strongly negative tone — not a neutral 'proud'.

idiom
to be smug and self-satisfiedto preen oneself

Exemples

  • 自鸣得意
    Tā gāng shēng zhí jiù zì míng dé, ràng tóng shì hěn bù shū fu.
    He just got promoted and started preening himself, making his colleagues uncomfortable.
  • 自鸣得意
    Bié zì míng dé le, nǐ de chéng jì hái méi nà me hǎo.
    Don't be so smug; your achievements aren't that great.
  • 自鸣得意
    Tā zǒng shì zì míng dé, qí shí dà jiā dōu bù xǐ huan tā.
    She's always preening herself, but actually nobody likes her.

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