Taiwan Mandarin

DictionaryCommon words得意

WordTOCFL Level 3stative verb (adj.)Taiwan frequency #3,625

得意

déyì·˙ㄉㄜㄧˋ

“proud of oneself; pleased with oneself; complacent; having achieved something as desired and feeling satisfied; in a comfortable, contented mood.”

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Structural particle linking verb/adjective to effect or degree; to obtain, get, gain; suitable; proud; contented; to allow; must, ought to.

Meaning; idea; thought; intention; will; desire; feeling; interest; opinion; a prejudice; Italy.