Definition
夸大 (kuā dà) is the standard verb for 'exaggerate,' used especially in formal or written contexts. Unlike 夸张 (kuā zhāng), an adjective meaning 'exaggerated,' 夸 (kuā) can also mean 'exaggerate' but is less formal and more frequently means 'praise.'
verb
to exaggerate
Examples
- 夸大。Shāngjiā chángcháng kuā dà chǎnpǐn de gōngxiào.Businesses often exaggerate the effectiveness of their products.
- 夸大。Jìzhě bàodào xīnwén shí bù yīnggāi kuā dà shìshí.Journalists should not exaggerate facts when reporting news.
- 夸大。Tā yǒudiǎn kuā dà zìjǐ de nénglì.He exaggerates his own abilities a bit.
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