common
adjective

Meaning of 自得

自得 means self-satisfied; pleased with oneself; smug; contented and at ease. Pronounced zì dé.

  • self-satisfied; pleased with oneself; smug; contented and at ease

Definitions & Examples

zǒng
shì
yáng
yáng
de
yàng
zi
 
ràng
rén
hěn
shū
fu
 

He always has a smug and self-satisfied look, which makes people very uncomfortable.

Lǎo
rén
zài
gōng
yuán
ān
xián
de
sàn
 
xiǎng
shòu
zhe
tuì退
xiū
shēng
huó
 

The old man strolled leisurely and contentedly in the park, enjoying his retirement.

yào
shāo
yǒu
chéng
jiù
biàn便
yáng
yáng
 
yào
bǎo
chí
qiān
 

Don't become smug and self-satisfied just because of minor achievements; remain humble.

duì
zhè
kǎo
shì
de
chéng
gǎn
dào
hěn
 

He felt quite pleased with himself about this exam result.