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嘚瑟
dèse
Description
"嘚瑟"是很口语的说法，意思是一个人很得意，喜欢在别人面前炫耀自己。
"嘚瑟" is a very colloquial term meaning someone is proud and likes to show off in front of others.
这个词多用在北方话里，常常带一点开玩笑或者不满的语气。
This word is mostly used in northern dialects, often with a joking or slightly displeased tone.
Meanings
嘚瑟dèse
to show off; to act pleased with oneself
他一有钱就到处嘚瑟。
He shows off everywhere as soon as he has money.
嘚瑟dèse
to fool around; to behave recklessly
别在马路上瞎嘚瑟，危险！
Don't show off recklessly on the road, it's dangerous!
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Notes
- Nuance
informal and colloquial, common in northern Chinese speech, often teasing or mildly critical.
- Etymology
originally dialectal; also written 得瑟, both pronounced dèse.
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