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Meaning
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Adjective
Feeling very pleased with oneself or one's own success.
vi Anh ta nở một nụ cười đắc chí khi giành được phần thắng.
en He gave a smug smile when he won.
Adverb
In a way that shows great satisfaction with one's own achievements.
vi Anh ấy gật đầu đắc chí sau khi hoàn thành xong bài toán.
en He nodded smugly after finishing the problem.