侉 (kuǎ) - speaking with a strong regional accent & boastful

侉Tone 3

kuǎ ｜ 8 strokes ｜ radical: 亻

俊梁

侉 · kuǎ

speaking with a strong regional accent;

boastful;

showy;

affected;

unrefined manner

speaking with a strong regional accentboastfulshowy

Usage highlights

speaking with a strong accentboastful and affectedcoarse mannerrustic speechunrefined appearancenorthern accent

Synonyms

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He speaks with a strong accent (侉声侉气).
  • That person's manner is rather coarse (那人有点侉).
  • Don't put on airs (别侉里侉气的).

Collocations

  • speaking with a strong accent(侉声侉气)
  • boastful and affected(侉里侉气)
  • coarse manner(侉态)
  • rustic speech(侉言)
  • unrefined appearance(侉样)
  • northern accent(北侉)

Idioms

  • Speaking with a strong regional accent(侉声侉气)
  • Putting on airs and being affected(侉里侉气)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally used to describe someone speaking with a heavy non-local accent, particularly northern accents heard in the south.
  • Often carries a slightly derogatory connotation, implying lack of sophistication or refinement.
  • Can refer to boastful or affected behavior beyond just speech patterns.

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