得意 meaning and pronunciation

得意
Simplified/traditional word

得意 English definition

dé yì
  • proud of oneself
  • pleased with oneself
  • complacent

HSK level

Characters

  • 得 (dé): to obtain; to get; to gain; to catch (a disease); proper; suitable; proud; contented; to allow; to permit; ready; finished;
  • 意 (yì): idea; meaning; thought; to think; wish; desire; intention; to expect; to anticipate; Italy; Italian; abbr. for 意大利[Yi4 da4 li4];

Sentences examples with 得意

  • 工作取得了成功，大家都很得意。
    Gōngzuò qǔdéle chénggōng, dàjiā dōu hěn déyì.