諞 (piǎn) - To brag & to boast

諞Tone 3

piǎn ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

柠七

諞 · piǎn

To brag;

to boast;

to show off;

to flaunt;

to talk glibly.

To bragto boastto show off

Usage highlights

To show offTo boast about wealthTo bragTo talk gliblyTo show off one's ability

Synonyms

  • 誇— to boast; to exaggerate
  • 炫— to show off; to flaunt

Antonyms

  • 謙— modest; humble
  • 實— solid; honest; factual

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He likes to show off his knowledge (諞弄).
  • Don't boast about your wealth (諞富).
  • She was just bragging (瞎諞).

Collocations

  • To show off(諞弄)
  • To boast about wealth(諞富)
  • To brag(瞎諞)
  • To talk glibly(能諞會道)
  • To show off one's ability(諞能)

Idioms

  • Glib of tongue and flashy of speech(能諞會道)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character carries a negative connotation, associated with insincerity and empty talk.
  • In many Chinese cultural contexts, modesty is valued, and boasting (諞) is generally frowned upon.
  • Often used in colloquial speech to criticize someone who talks too much without substance.

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