吹牛

chuī niú

HSK 2.0 Level 6 HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Uncommon

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Definitions

1. to talk big
2. to shoot off one's mouth
3. to chat (dialect)

Word relationships

Antonyms

1 item

modest

相反，表示不夸大

Usage notes

Common mistakes

勿用于正式的自我评价，会显得不严肃。

Formality

口语化较强，正式场合多用'吹嘘'或'夸大'。

Example Sentences

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他又在吹牛了。

He is bragging again.

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Words Containing 吹牛

chuī niú pāi mǎ

to resort to bragging and flattering

to boast

Child Words of 吹牛

to blow

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