得意

déyì

proud of oneself; pleased with oneself; complacent

adjective HSK 3.0 · Band 4

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他考了满分,很得意。

He got full marks and was very pleased with himself.

别得意,下次还要努力。

Do not get too proud, keep working hard next time.