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吹
chuī
Description
“吹”意思是从嘴里用力送出气，也可以指风在动。
"吹" means to force air out from the mouth, and can also refer to the wind blowing.
我们说吹蜡烛、风吹、吹口哨，都用这个字。
We use "吹" in expressions like blowing out candles, the wind blowing, and whistling.
Meanings
吹chuī
to blow air from the mouth
她吹灭了生日蜡烛。
She blew out the birthday candles.
风吹fēng chuī
of wind, to blow
风吹得树叶动了。
The wind blew the leaves.
吹chuī
to brag; to boast
他很爱吹自己有多厉害。
He loves to brag about how great he is.
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Notes
- Nuance
吹 alone can mean 'brag'; in this sense often paired as 吹牛.
- Etymology
口 (mouth) + 欠 (person with open mouth), showing air blown out.
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