自满 zìmǎn complacent
complacent; self-satisfied
How to remember 自满: 自 self + 满 full = complacent.
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- Complacent / self-satisfied - resting on one's laurels - 取得成绩不能自满 (qǔdé chéngjì bù néng zìmǎn) don't get complacent over your achievements.
- A cautionary, negative trait: satisfied enough to stop trying; often warned against after success.
- Contrast 谦虚 (qiānxū, modest); pairs with 骄傲 (骄傲自满 arrogant and complacent).