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牛皮
niúpí
Description
“牛皮”本来是牛身上的皮，可以用来做鞋子、包和皮带。
"牛皮" originally means the skin of a cow, which can be used to make shoes, bags, and belts.
在说话时，“吹牛皮”是说一个人说大话，其实做不到。
In speech, "吹牛皮" means someone is bragging and can't actually do what they claim.
Meanings
牛皮niúpí
cowhide; cow leather
这个包是牛皮做的。
This bag is made of cowhide.
吹牛皮chuī niúpí
to brag; to boast (colloquial)
他又在吹牛皮了。
He is bragging again.
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Notes
- Etymology
牛 (cow) + 皮 (skin/leather); literally 'cow skin'.
- Nuance
in 吹牛皮 it means empty boasting, not actual leather.
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