吹 (chuī) - to blow & to puff
吹 · chuī
to blow;
to puff;
to play wind instruments;
to boast;
to brag;
(slang) to fail;
to break up (relationships)
to blowto puffto play wind instruments
Usage highlights
blowblow airplay fluteblow windboastblow dry hair
Usage & contexts
Examples
- The wind is blowing (风吹).
- He can play the flute (吹笛子).
- Don't boast (别吹牛).
- They broke up (他们吹了).
Collocations
- blow(吹)
- blow air(吹气)
- play flute(吹笛)
- blow wind(吹风)
- boast(吹牛)
- blow dry hair(吹头发)
Idioms
- Blow fur and seek flaws(吹毛求疵)
- Blow into the fire with the wind(吹风点火)
- Blow the bugle and beat the drum(吹锣打鼓)
- Self-praise(自吹自擂)
Cultural background
FAQ- Originally depicted mouth blowing air, later extended to playing wind instruments.
- In modern slang, used to describe relationship breakups or failure.
- Associated with both literal blowing actions and metaphorical boasting.