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boast in Chinese

boast in Chinese is 吹嘘, 吹牛 — boast means a statement that shows off one's own achievements or qualities; a brag.

boast in Chinese

吹嘘
noun
Pronounced: chuī xū
A brag; ostentatious positive appraisal of oneself.
吹牛
verb
Pronounced: chuī niú
(intransitive) To brag; to talk loudly in praise of oneself.

What does "boast" mean?

  1. noun A statement that shows off one's own achievements or qualities; a brag.
    "His constant boasts about his salary got tiresome."
  2. verb To talk with excessive pride about oneself or one's achievements.
    "She loves to boast about her kids' grades."
  3. verb To have (something impressive) as a feature; to be proud to possess.
    "The hotel boasts a rooftop pool with a view of the whole city."
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boast in a sentence

  • His constant boasts about his salary got tiresome.
  • She loves to boast about her kids' grades.
  • He boasted that he'd never lost a game.
  • The hotel boasts a rooftop pool with a view of the whole city.

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What is "boast" in Chinese?

"boast" in Chinese is 吹嘘, 吹牛. boast means: A statement that shows off one's own achievements or qualities; a brag.

How do you pronounce 吹嘘?

"boast" in Chinese is 吹嘘, pronounced "chuī xū".

How do you use "boast" in a sentence?

Example: "His constant boasts about his salary got tiresome." In Chinese, "boast" is 吹嘘, 吹牛.

Are there other ways to say "boast" in Chinese?

Yes — Chinese has 2 translations listed for "boast": 吹嘘, 吹牛.

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