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秀
xiù
Description
“秀”这个字有两个常见的意思：一个是很好、很出色，另一个是给别人看、表演的意思。
The character "秀" has two common meanings: one is very good or outstanding, and the other is to show or perform for others.
现在年轻人常说“秀一下”，就是把好东西给大家看。
Nowadays, young people often say "秀一下," meaning to show good things to everyone.
Meanings
秀xiù
to show off; to display for others
他喜欢在网上秀新手机。
He likes to show off his new phone online.
秀xiù
outstanding; excellent; beautiful
这里的山水很秀。
The scenery here is beautiful.
秀xiù
show; performance (loanword)
我们去看了一场时装秀。
We went to watch a fashion show.
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Notes
- Etymology
the 'show' noun sense is a loan from English 'show'.
- Nuance
as a verb, 秀 often implies showing off, similar to 炫耀.
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