誇 (kuā) - To boast, to exaggerate, to praise excessively & to brag about one's achievements or qualities.

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誇 · kuā

To boast, to exaggerate, to praise excessively;

to brag about one's achievements or qualities.

To boast, to exaggerate, to praise excessivelyto brag about one's achievements or qualities.

Usage highlights

To boastTo exaggerateTo praiseExaggerationTo bragTo flatter

Synonyms

  • 耀— to show off, to display
  • 炫— to flaunt, to show off
  • 赞— to praise, to commend

Antonyms

  • 谦— modest, humble
  • 贬— to belittle, to disparage
  • 抑— to restrain, to suppress

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He likes to boast about his accomplishments (誇耀他的成就).
  • Don't exaggerate the facts (不要誇大事实).
  • She received exaggerated praise (得到誇獎).
  • This is an overstatement (這是誇張的說法).

Collocations

  • To boast(誇耀)
  • To exaggerate(誇大)
  • To praise(誇獎)
  • Exaggeration(誇張)
  • To brag(誇口)
  • To flatter(誇讚)

Idioms

  • To praise to the skies(誇誇其談)
  • Self-praise(自誇)
  • Exaggerated and flowery language(虛誇)
  • To boast shamelessly(大言不慚地誇)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Chinese culture, excessive boasting is generally frowned upon as it contradicts the virtue of humility.
  • The character reflects traditional values that emphasize modesty and restraint in self-expression.
  • Used in both positive contexts (praise) and negative contexts (exaggeration) depending on usage.

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