咋呼 (zhā hu) — to bluster, to boast loudly, to make a racket
Definition
Colloquial verb meaning to bluster, show off loudly, or make a noisy fuss — used for someone who talks big or acts rowdy to draw attention, in casual speech.
verb
to blusterto boast loudlyto make a racket
Examples
- 咋呼。Tā zǒng ài zài bié rén miàn qián zhā hu.He always likes to bluster in front of others.
- 咋呼，。Bié zhā hu le, ān jìng diǎn.Stop blustering, be quiet.
- 咋呼。Tā hē le jǐ bēi jiǔ jiù kāi shǐ zhā hu.After a few drinks, he started to boast loudly.
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