Definition
逞强 (chěngqiáng) means to act braver or stronger than one really is, often taking on tasks one can't handle. It is distinctly negative, unlike the neutral 表现 (to show/display), and emphasizes reckless bravado rather than just showing off a skill (耍). The core idea is pretending to be capable out of pride, usually with bad consequences.
verb
to show off by pretending to be braver or stronger than one actually isto overdo bravado
Easily confused
- 城墙chéng qiángsound-alikecity wall
Examples
- 逞强，。Tā zǒng xǐhuan zài biérén miànqián chěng qiáng, jiéguǒ chángcháng chūchǒu.He always likes to show off in front of others and often ends up embarrassing himself.
- 逞强，。Bié chěng qiáng le, nǐ yí ge rén bān bú dòng zhème duō dōngxi.Stop trying to be a hero — you can't carry so many things alone.
- ，逞强。Tā suīrán hěn lèi, dàn háishì zài dàjiā miànqián chěng qiáng.Even though he was very tired, he still put on a brave front in front of everyone.
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