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洋洋

Word · Adjective

numerous and abundant; elated and complacent

Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma

Meanings

2 senses · 6 examples
1.

adjective

numerous; abundant; vast and grand

Used to describe large quantities of writing, spectacular scenes, or voluminous works. Often appears in set phrases.

Tā他
xiě写
le了
yáng洋
yáng洋
wàn万
yán言
de的
diào调
chá查
bào报
gào告
 。

He wrote an investigation report running to tens of thousands of words.

Bó博
wù物
guǎn馆
lǐ里
de的
cáng藏
pǐn品
yáng洋
yáng洋
dà大
guān观
 ,
lìng令
rén人
mù目
bù不
xiá暇
jiē接
 。

The museum's collection is spectacular and dazzling, leaving visitors overwhelmed by the sights.

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Zhè这
piān篇
wén文
zhāng章
yáng洋
yáng洋
sǎ洒
sǎ洒
 ,
dú读
lái来
hān酣
chàng畅
lín淋
lí漓
 。

This article is voluminous and flows smoothly, making it thoroughly enjoyable to read.

2.

adjective

elated; complacent; triumphant (same as 扬扬)

Used in set phrases such as 得意洋洋 and 喜气洋洋 to describe a proud, self-satisfied, or joyful manner. Interchangeable with 扬扬 in these contexts.

Tā他
ná拿
zhe着
jiǎng奖
bēi杯
 ,
dé得
yì意
yáng洋
yáng洋
de地
jiē接
shòu受
le了
dà大
jiā家
de的
zhù祝
hè贺
 。

Holding the trophy, he accepted everyone's congratulations with an air of triumph.

Chūn春
jié节
dào到
le了
 ,
dà大
jiē街
xiǎo小
xiàng巷
dào到
chù处
xǐ喜
qì气
yáng洋
yáng洋
 。

With the Spring Festival arriving, the streets and alleys are filled with joy everywhere.

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Bù不
yào要
zhǐ只
bù不
guò过
qǔ取
dé得
le了
yī一
diǎn点
chéng成
jì绩
jiù就
yáng洋
yáng洋
zì自
dé得
 。

Don't be so self-satisfied just because you've achieved a little something.