嗙 (pǎng) - To boast, brag & to speak loudly and arrogantly

嗙Tone 3

pǎng ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

柠七

嗙 · pǎng

To boast, brag;

to speak loudly and arrogantly;

also used in onomatopoeia for loud sounds like banging or slamming.

To boast, bragto speak loudly and arrogantlyalso used in onomatopoeia for loud sounds like

Usage highlights

To boast and bragLoud and arrogant speechSound of a bangBig talkBragging and exaggerating

Synonyms

  • 夸— to boast, praise
  • 吹— to brag, blow (as in 吹牛)

Antonyms

  • 谦— modest, humble
  • 默— silent, quiet

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He likes to boast about his achievements (爱嗙).
  • The door slammed shut with a bang (门嗙的一声关上了).
  • Stop bragging and get to work (别嗙了，干活吧).

Collocations

  • To boast and brag(吹嗙)
  • Loud and arrogant speech(嗙喝)
  • Sound of a bang(嗙的一声)
  • Big talk(大嗙)
  • Bragging and exaggerating(嗙嗙其谈)

Idioms

  • Bragging and exaggerating(嗙嗙其谈)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often carries a negative connotation of empty boasting or arrogance.
  • Used in informal contexts, sometimes regionally, for loud, showy speech.
  • The onomatopoeic use mimics percussive or explosive sounds.

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