夸大 (kuā dà) — to exaggerate
Definition
夸大 (kuādà) is a verb meaning to exaggerate, focusing on making something seem larger or worse than it really is. Unlike 夸张 (an adjective describing a style), 夸大 specifically frames the act of overstating facts or abilities.
verb
to exaggerate
Examples
- 夸大。Shāng jiā cháng cháng kuā dà chǎn pǐn de gōng xiào.Businesses often exaggerate the effectiveness of their products.
- 夸大。Jì zhě bào dào xīn wén shí bú yīng gāi kuā dà shì shí.Journalists should not exaggerate facts when reporting news.
- 夸大。Tā yǒu diǎn kuā dà zì jǐ de néng lì.He exaggerates his own abilities a bit.
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