Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
得意
déyì
Description
"得意"有两个意思，一个是自己很擅长做某件事，另一个是因为成功而感到很高兴、很骄傲。
"得意" has two meanings: one is being very good at something, the other is feeling happy and proud because of success.
我们常说"得意的科目"或者"很得意"。
We often say "得意的科目" (a subject one is good at) or "很得意" (very proud).
Meanings
得意déyì
proud and pleased with oneself
他考了第一名，非常得意。
He got first place and was very proud.
得意déyì
good at; one's strong point
唱歌是我最得意的事。
Singing is what I am most proud of.
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Notes
- Nuance
得意 can be positive (skilled) or slightly negative (smug), depending on context.
- Etymology
得 (obtain) + 意 (intention/wish), literally "getting what one wants."
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