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夸耀
kuāyào
Description
夸耀就是把自己的东西或本事说得很好，想让别人羡慕。
夸耀 means to speak highly of one's own things or abilities, wanting others to admire them.
这个词常常带一点不好的意思，因为爱夸耀的人显得太骄傲。
This word often has a slightly negative meaning because people who love to 夸耀 seem too proud.
Meanings
夸耀kuāyào
to show off; to brag about
他喜欢向朋友夸耀自己的新车。
He likes to brag to his friends about his new car.
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Notes
- Etymology
夸 (to boast) + 耀 (to shine/dazzle), literally 'boast and dazzle'.
- Nuance
usually negative, unlike neutral 夸奖 (to praise someone else).
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