标榜

biāo bǎng

HSK 3.0 Level 7 Verb Rare

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Definitions

1. to flaunt
2. to advertise
3. to parade
4. boost
5. excessive praise

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Word relationships

Related words

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• 吹嘘 chuī xū 吹嘘 chuī xū to brag Implies boasting or exaggerating, similar to 标榜 but more directly about verbal bragging.: to brag
• 自诩 zì xǔ 自诩 zì xǔ to pose as; to flaunt oneself as Self-praise, often literary; similar to 标榜 when used reflexively.: to pose as; to flaunt oneself as

Synonyms

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• 炫耀 xuàn yào 炫耀 xuàn yào dazzling Used when describing showing off possessions or achievements, 标榜 often carries a more negative connotation of excessive self-promotion.: dazzling

Usage notes

Collocations

标榜 is often used with 自己 (oneself) or nouns like 自由/民主 (freedom/democracy) to criticize insincere display.

Common mistakes

Do not use 标榜 for neutral 'display' or 'show'; it always implies criticism of insincerity or vanity.

Example Sentences

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他总是 标榜 自己是个环保主义者，却每天开车上班。

He always flaunts himself as an environmentalist, yet drives to work every day.

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Child Words of 标榜

• 标 标 biāo: mark
• 榜 榜 bǎng: notice or announcement