夸大其辞 (kuā dà) — to exaggerate; to overstate; to make an exaggerated statement
Definition
A fixed expression meaning to overstate or embellish facts beyond their truth — stronger than 夸张, which just describes exaggeration as a style. Implies intentional distortion, often in speech or writing.
verb
to exaggerateto overstateto make an exaggerated statement
Examples
- 夸大其辞，。Tā shuō huà zǒng shì xǐ huan kuā dà, bié tài dàng zhēn.He always likes to exaggerate when he talks; don't take it too seriously.
- 夸大其辞，。Zhè piān bào dào kuā dà, bǎ xiǎo shì shuō chéng le dà shì.This report exaggerates, making a small matter into a big one.
- 夸大其辞，。Nǐ bú yào kuā dà, shí shì qiú shì dì shuō.Don't exaggerate; speak based on facts.
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