沾沾自喜

Mandarin · pinyin zhān zhān zì xǐ

Meanings

  1. immeasurably self-satisfied
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沾
zhān · moisten, wet, soak; touch
自
zì · self, private, personal; from; Kangxi radical 132
喜
xǐ · like, love, enjoy; joyful thing
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1–1–4–3 · zhan1 zhan1 zi4 xi3

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Rime Cantonese 粵拼

zim1 zim1 zi6 hei2

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  1. (idiomatic) to feel complacent; to be pleased with oneself

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