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显摆
xiǎnbai
Description
“显摆”是口语，意思是把自己有的好东西或本事故意拿出来给别人看，让别人羡慕。
"显摆" is a colloquial term meaning to deliberately show off your good things or skills to make others envy you.
这个词有点不太好的感觉，常用来说别人爱炫耀。
This word has a somewhat negative connotation and is often used to describe someone who likes to show off.
Meanings
显摆xiǎnbai
to show off; to flaunt
他买了新车，天天在朋友面前显摆。
He bought a new car and shows off in front of his friends every day.
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Notes
- Nuance
colloquial and slightly negative, like 炫耀 but more casual and spoken.
- Etymology
显 (show) + 摆 (display), meaning to put on display.
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