逞能 (chěng néng) — to show off one's ability (often beyond one's actual capability); to act tough or overconfident
Definition
A negative verb meaning to show off ability beyond what one can really do — the implied risk of failure is what makes it criticize-worthy. Closer to 'act tough / overreach' than to neutral self-promotion.
verb
to show off one's ability (often beyond one's actual capability)to act tough or overconfident
Examples
- 逞能，。Bié chěng néng le, zhè ge rèn wu nǐ yí gè rén wán bù chéng.Stop showing off — you can't finish this task alone.
- 逞能，。Tā jiù ài zài rén qián chěng néng, jié guǒ cháng cháng nào xiào hua.He loves to show off in front of others, and often ends up making a fool of himself.
- 逞能。Zhè cì shì gù shì yīn wèi tā chěng néng zào chéng de.This accident was caused by his showing off his abilities.
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