讗 (xié) - To speak boastfully or exaggerate & to talk nonsense

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xié ｜ 25 strokes ｜ radical:

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讗 · xié

To speak boastfully or exaggerate;

to talk nonsense;

to brag.

To speak boastfully or exaggerateto talk nonsenseto brag.

Usage highlights

Boastful wordsExaggerated speechNonsensical talkEmpty boastingBragging and exaggerationDeceptive speech

Synonyms

  • 夸— to boast, to exaggerate
  • 诩— to brag, to boast
  • 炫— to show off, to flaunt

Antonyms

  • 谦— humble, modest
  • 实— truthful, factual
  • 诚— sincere, honest

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He tends to boast about his achievements (讗言).
  • Don't believe his exaggerated claims (讗辞).
  • She dismissed his story as nonsense (讗语).

Collocations

  • Boastful words(讗言)
  • Exaggerated speech(讗辞)
  • Nonsensical talk(讗语)
  • Empty boasting(虚讗)
  • Bragging and exaggeration(夸讗)
  • Deceptive speech(诈讗)

Idioms

  • Empty talk without substance(虚讗无实)
  • Boastful words deceive people(讗言惑众)
  • Exaggerated claims and empty promises(夸讗虚诺)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character reflects traditional Chinese values that emphasize humility and substance over empty boasting.
  • In classical Chinese texts, characters related to deceptive or exaggerated speech often carry negative connotations.
  • The character is rarely used in modern Chinese and appears mainly in classical contexts or specialized dictionaries.

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