得意 (déyì) — how to say "proud" in Chinese

得意

Proud, complacent

Character composition

to get

meaning, intention

Radicals / Keys

Step

#60 · chì · 3 strokes

Heart

#61 · xīn · 4 strokes

Synonyms

自满

self-satisfied, complacent

zì mǎn · negative, excessive pride

Examples

比赛赢了以后,他脸上露出了得意的笑容。

After winning the competition, a proud smile appeared on his face.

他很得意

He is very proud.

Frequently asked questions

How do you say "proud" in Chinese?

"proud" in Chinese is 得意 (déyì).

What does 得意 mean in English?

得意 (déyì) means "Proud, complacent".

How is 得意 pronounced?

It is pronounced déyì (written as deyi). You can listen to the pronunciation on this page.

How do you write "proud" in Chinese characters?

It is written 得意.

What HSK level is 得意?

得意 belongs to the HSK 4 vocabulary list.

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