Chinese | English |
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得意 noun | smugness(state or quality of being smug) |
得意 /déyì/ adjective | complacent(uncritically satisfied with oneself or one's achievements) self-satisfied(satisfied with oneself) |
得意洋洋 noun | elation(An exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism) |
Literary Chinese: 躊躇 /chóuchú/; 得意 /déyì/ adjective | smug [smugger, smuggest](irritatingly pleased with oneself; self-satisfied) |