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吹牛
chuīniú
Description
“吹牛”的意思是说大话，把自己说得很厉害，但常常不是真的。
"吹牛" means to brag, to talk big about oneself, but often not truthfully.
朋友聊天的时候，我们常用这个词。
We often use this word when chatting with friends.
Meanings
吹牛chuīniú
to boast, to brag, to talk big
他很喜欢吹牛，别都相信。
He likes to brag a lot; don't believe everything.
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Notes
- Etymology
literally 吹 'to blow' + 牛 'ox/cow'; from a phrase about blowing up an animal skin.
- Nuance
casual and spoken; often teasing when said about a friend who exaggerates.
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