feel oneself highly flattered

feel oneself highly flattered

Elation is a Chinese idiom pronounced D é y ì y á ngy á ng. It is interpreted as describing the appearance of being very proud or satisfied or complacent. It comes from the biography of Guan Yan in historical records.

Analysis of Idioms

[synonym] complacency, elation and [antonym] dejected, disheartened

The origin of Idioms

Guan Yan's biography in historical records says, "you are very proud of yourself."

Idiom usage

In addition, it refers to complacency. Shan Daotai's answer is: "although busy, I don't feel it's hard." Chapter 57 of Li Baojia's officialdom in the Qing Dynasty. In a state of conceit, elation, or ecstasy. Although he expressed regret for the other side's defeat, he was already elated. 5. The 65th chapter of Qian Cai's Shuoyue Quanzhuan: "then Feng Zhong is elated and sits on the horse." He was also proud.

Idioms and allusions

In the spring and Autumn period, Yan Ying, a famous Prime Minister of Qi, made outstanding achievements in his political work. The coachman who specially drives for him is also very proud. Every time Yan Ying goes out, his horse is strong and his car is beautiful. The coachman sits high in front of the gorgeous canopy to drive his horse. He always looks enviable to passers-by. The coachman's behavior caused his wife's uneasiness. That day, she heard that Yan Ying's chariots and horses passed through the door. She saw clearly through the crack of the door. in the evening, as soon as the husband came home, the wife asked for a divorce. Just like a bolt from the blue, the coachman was stunned: "why do you want to leave well?" He only heard his wife say: "Yanzi is not tall, but he shoulders the important task of prime minister and is famous all over the world. He sat in the car with a steady, deep look, and no sign of complacency. As for you, although you are tall, you are just a driver, but you are so high spirited and invincible. You are so arrogant, how can I continue to live with you The coachman was ashamed of his words. From then on, the coachman behaved decently and was modest to people. When the coachman changed suddenly, Yan Ying was surprised. After careful questioning, he realized the reason and appreciated the coachman's courage to change. Later, Yan Ying recommended the coachman to be a doctor.