谝 (pián) - To boast, brag, show off & to talk glibly

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pián ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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谝 · pián

To boast, brag, show off;

to talk glibly;

to deceive with words.

To boast, brag, show offto talk gliblyto deceive with words.

Usage highlights

To show offGlib talkTo boast and bragTo deceive with wordsSmooth talkShow

Synonyms

  • 夸— to boast, exaggerate
  • 炫— to show off, flaunt
  • 吹— to brag, boast (colloquial)

Antonyms

  • 谦— modest, humble
  • 实— honest, truthful

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He likes to show off his knowledge (谝能).
  • Don't believe his glib talk (谝言).
  • She was just boasting about her achievements (谝夸).
  • He deceived them with smooth talk (谝骗).

Collocations

  • To show off(谝能)
  • Glib talk(谝言)
  • To boast and brag(谝夸)
  • To deceive with words(谝骗)
  • Smooth talk(谝辞)
  • Show-off(谝耀)

Idioms

  • To show off one's cleverness(谝能卖乖)
  • All talk and no substance(能谝会侃)
  • Deceive with glib tongue(谝嘴弄舌)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originates from classical Chinese with negative connotations of empty boasting.
  • Often used in northern Chinese dialects to describe pretentious or deceptive speech.
  • Considered vulgar or informal in modern standard Mandarin usage.

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