炫 (xuàn) - to dazzle & to show off

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xuàn ｜ 9 strokes ｜ radical: 火

信嫣

炫 · xuàn

to dazzle;

to show off;

to flaunt;

brilliant;

shining

to dazzleto show offto flaunt

Usage highlights

dazzlingshow off wealthdazzling special effectsbrilliant and beautifulshow off skillsdazzling and colorful

Synonyms

  • 耀— to shine; to dazzle
  • 炫示— to show off; to display ostentatiously
  • 炫耀— to flaunt; to show off

Antonyms

  • 谦— modest; humble
  • 藏— to hide; to conceal
  • 敛— to restrain; to hold back

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The neon lights dazzle brightly (炫目的霓虹灯).
  • He likes to show off his wealth (炫富).
  • This special effect is very dazzling (特效很炫).
  • The diamond ring sparkled brilliantly (钻戒炫丽).

Collocations

  • dazzling(炫目)
  • show off wealth(炫富)
  • dazzling special effects(炫特效)
  • brilliant and beautiful(炫丽)
  • show off skills(炫技)
  • dazzling and colorful(炫彩)

Idioms

  • To boast of one's wealth and show off one's rank(炫玉贾石)
  • To show off one's literary talent(炫才扬己)
  • To boast and show off(炫奇争胜)
  • To show off one's wealth and status(炫富炫贵)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally meant 'dazzling light' or 'brilliance', derived from the fire radical indicating brightness.
  • In modern usage, often carries negative connotations of ostentation and vanity when referring to showing off.
  • Commonly used in contemporary internet slang to describe impressive visual effects or boastful behavior.
  • The character reflects traditional Chinese values that often discourage overt displays of wealth or talent.

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