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得意
déyì
Description
“得意”常用来说一个人很满意、很骄傲，因为他做得很好。
"得意" is often used to say that a person is very satisfied and proud because they did very well.
它也可以说你很擅长做某件事。
It can also mean that you are very good at doing something.
Meanings
得意déyì
pleased with oneself; proud; complacent
他考了第一名，很得意。
He got first place and was very proud.
得意déyì
good at; skilled in something
画画是她最得意的事。
Painting is what she is most proud of.
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Notes
- Etymology
得 (to get) + 意 (wish/intention) — literally 'getting what one wants'.
- Nuance
often carries a slightly negative tone of showing off (self-satisfied).
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