- 得意洋洋 déyìyángyáng triumphantimmensely pleased with oneself; having an air of great satisfaction or complacency
- 自鸣得意 zìmíngdéyì complacentto preen oneself; to show oneself to be very pleased with one's own success or achievements, often in a blind or self-satisfied way
- 春风得意 chūnfēngdéyì to be flushed with successRiding the crest of success; extremely pleased with one's situation in work or life, often after an achievement like an exam or promotion. Originally used to describe the joyful state of a scholar who passed the highest imperial examination.
- 得意忘形 déyìwàngxíng to be dizzy with successTo have one's head turned by success; so pleased as to lose one's sense of self-restraint or composure.
- 洋洋得意 yángyángdéyì immensely pleased with oneselfTo be extremely proud, elated, or complacent; often used to describe someone looking very satisfied with their own success.
- 志得意满 zhìdéyìmǎn smugfully content with one's achievements; complacent; self-satisfied
- 得意门生 déyìménshēng favorite pupila teacher's favorite or most prized student; the disciple that a mentor is most proud of
- 得意扬扬 déyìyángyáng to be immensely proud of oneselfTo be extremely pleased with oneself; to have a look of triumph or great complacency.
- 得意忘言 déyìwàngyán beyond wordsOnce the meaning is grasped, words are forgotten; used to describe having a perfect mutual understanding or a deep connection where speech is unnecessary.
- 扬扬得意 yángyángdéyì very pleased with oneselfDescribes being extremely proud or elated; often used in a way that suggests self-satisfaction or arrogance. It is also written as [[洋洋得意|洋洋得意|yang2 yang2 de2 yi4]].
- 忻忻得意 xīnxīndéyì to be delightedto feel very happy and pleased with oneself; to be in high spirits