self-satisfied; contented; complacent
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesadjective
self-satisfied; pleased with oneself; smug; contented and at ease
Commonly appears in set phrases such as 扬扬自得 (smug and self-satisfied) and 安闲自得 (leisurely and content). Often carries a slightly negative connotation when implying complacency.
Tā他
zǒng总
shì是
yī一
fù副
yáng扬
yáng扬
zì自
dé得
de的
yàng样
zi子
，
ràng让
rén人
hěn很
bù不
shū舒
fu服
。
He always has a smug and self-satisfied look, which makes people very uncomfortable.
Lǎo老
rén人
zài在
gōng公
yuán园
lǐ里
ān安
xián闲
zì自
dé得
de地
sàn散
bù步
，
xiǎng享
shòu受
zhe着
tuì退
xiū休
shēng生
huó活
。
The old man strolled leisurely and contentedly in the park, enjoying his retirement.
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Bù不
yào要
shāo稍
yǒu有
chéng成
jiù就
biàn便
yáng扬
yáng扬
zì自
dé得
，
yào要
bǎo保
chí持
qiān谦
xū虚
。
Don't become smug and self-satisfied just because of minor achievements; remain humble.
Tā他
duì对
zhè这
cì次
kǎo考
shì试
de的
chéng成
jì绩
gǎn感
dào到
hěn很
zì自
dé得
。
He felt quite pleased with himself about this exam result.