Definition
炫耀 means 'to show off, to flaunt' — it focuses on deliberately displaying one's achievements, possessions, or skills to impress others. It is stronger and more boastful than 张扬 (which can also mean 'to publicize' neutrally) and 摆 (which often implies putting on airs or a physical display). 夸耀 is a close synonym but slightly more formal and often used for bragging about accomplishments.
verb
to show offto flaunt
Examples
- 炫耀。Tā xǐhuan zài shèjiāo méitǐ shàng xuàn yào zìjǐ zuò de měishí.She likes to show off the food she makes on social media.
- ，炫耀。Tā xué le yì nián de Zhōngwén, jiù xǐhuan zài dàjiā miànqián xuàn yào jǐ jù.After studying Chinese for a year, he likes to show off a few sentences in front of everyone.
- 炫耀。Tā zǒngshì xuàn yào zìjǐ rènshi hěn duō míngrén.He always shows off that he knows many famous people.
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