訯 (sǎ) - To boast & to brag

訯Tone 3

sǎ ｜ 10 strokes ｜ radical:

儒三

訯 · sǎ

To boast;

to brag;

to exaggerate;

to talk big.

To boastto bragto exaggerate

Usage highlights

to boast and exaggerateto show offto talk bigarrogant boastingempty boastingboastful speech

Synonyms

  • 夸— to boast; to exaggerate
  • 炫— to show off; to flaunt
  • 耀— to boast; to show off

Antonyms

  • 谦— modest; humble
  • 逊— modest; unassuming

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He likes to boast about his achievements (訯耀他的成就).
  • Don't exaggerate the facts (不要訯大事实).
  • She was bragging about her new car (她訯夸她的新车).

Collocations

  • to boast and exaggerate(訯夸)
  • to show off(訯耀)
  • to talk big(訯大)
  • arrogant boasting(骄訯)
  • empty boasting(虚訯)
  • boastful speech(訯言)

Idioms

  • To boast and exaggerate without shame(大言不訯)
  • Empty talk and exaggerated claims(虚词訯说)
  • Boastful and arrogant(骄訯自大)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character reflects the traditional cultural value of humility and modesty in Chinese society.
  • Boasting and exaggeration are generally viewed negatively in Confucian-influenced cultures.
  • The character is relatively rare in modern usage, appearing more in classical contexts.

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