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吹牛

to boast

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Character Composition

Characters

Pinyin

chui1niu2 • chuīniú

Meaning

Primary

to boast

Alternatives

boast, boasts, boasting, boasted, to brag, brag

Mnemonic

One time you were able 吹 to blow over a 牛 cow using only your breath, and you 吹牛 boast about this to everyone you meet.

Usage

我 不 喜欢 听 他 吹牛。

I don't like listening to him boast.

别 在 朋友 面前 吹牛。

Don't boast in front of your friends.

他 一 开口 就 吹牛。

As soon as he opens his mouth, he starts boasting.