The word 得意 is formed by combining the character 得, meaning "to obtain" or "to acquire", with the character 意, meaning "mind", "heart", or "intention". It creates a vivid conceptual image of one's inner thoughts or desires being successfully grasped or realized. This fusion visually and philosophically captures the moment when an external achievement aligns perfectly with an internal wish, painting a portrait of self-satisfaction where the "heart's content" has been literally "obtained".