炫耀

xuàn yào

HSK 7–9

Meaning

显耀夸示，向人显示自己比对方优越。

To show off or flaunt something, often to display superiority.

用于描述故意展示自己的优点、财富、成就等，以引起别人的羡慕或注意。

Used to describe deliberately displaying one's advantages, wealth, achievements, etc., to attract admiration or attention.

1 他总是在朋友面前炫耀自己的新车。（He always shows off his new car in front of his friends.）
2 她喜欢炫耀自己的名牌包包。（She likes to flaunt her designer handbags.）
3 不要炫耀你的成绩，这会让别人感到不舒服。（Don't show off your grades; it makes others uncomfortable.）
4 他在聚会上炫耀自己的舞技，引来了大家的掌声。（He showed off his dancing skills at the party, earning applause.）
5 炫耀财富并不是建立友谊的好方法。（Flaunting wealth is not a good way to build friendships.）

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