joeng4 joeng4 zi6 dak1洋洋自得
Jyutpingjoeng4 joeng4 zi6 dak1
Yaleyèuhng yèuhng jih dāk
Definition
To look immensely proud of oneself; to be smugly self-satisfied.
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How it's used
Describes a specific type of smugness where someone displays their satisfaction through their facial expression or body language. It carries a strong negative connotation, implying that the person is being arrogant or insufferable about a minor achievement. It is often used to criticize someone who lacks humility.
Examples
He is so smug after winning the game, it is really annoying.
Why are you acting so self-satisfied? It was just good luck.
Related words
Common phrases
in a smug manner
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a positive term meaning confident, but it is almost exclusively used to describe someone who is being annoyingly self-important or smug.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
