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boast

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

chui1niu2 chuīniú

Meaning


Primary

boast

Alternatives

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


他 就 爱 吹牛。

He loves to boast.

他 在 吹牛。

He's bragging.