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HanziPinyinEnglishTags
张扬zhāngyángZhang Yang (1967-), PRC film director and screenwriterHSK 7, unknown, 13 strokes, rank #12413, Very Hard
张扬zhāngyángto bring out into the openHSK 7, unknown, 13 strokes, rank #12413, Very Hard
张扬zhāngyángto make publicHSK 7, unknown, 13 strokes, rank #12413, Very Hard
张扬zhāngyángto spread aroundHSK 7, unknown, 13 strokes, rank #12413, Very Hard
张扬zhāngyángflamboyantHSK 7, unknown, 13 strokes, rank #12413, Very Hard
张扬zhāngyángbrashHSK 7, unknown, 13 strokes, rank #12413, Very Hard
zhāngyáng(Zhang1Yang2)zhang yang T1
  1. 1Zhang Yang (1967-), PRC film director and screenwriter
  2. 2to bring out into the open
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March 24, 2026

张扬(張揚)zhāngyáng(Zhang1Yang2)

张扬 refers to the act of making something public or bringing it out into the open. It can also describe a person's ostentatious or flamboyant nature, suggesting a tendency to show off or be brash in behavior or expression. This term is often used in contexts related to personality, artistic expression, or public announcements.

Strokes13Frequency#12413DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note

In Chinese culture, being 张扬 can be viewed negatively when it comes to humility and modesty, which are highly valued traits. Public displays of flamboyance may be seen as a lack of restraint or decorum in social settings.

Memory tip

Think of 张 (zhāng) as spreading something wide (like a banner) and 扬 (yáng) as raising it high. Imagine a flamboyant flag waving in the wind, boldly displaying its colors for everyone to see, representing someone who is not afraid to be open and show off.

Meanings of 张扬

zhāngyáng(Zhang1Yang2)
1Zhang Yang (1967-), PRC film director and screenwriter
2to bring out into the open
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About 张扬

张扬Simplified
張揚Traditional
13Strokes
—Radical
动词dòngcíverb (v.)Part of Speech
#—Frequency Rank
HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2

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扬 (yáng) - use 张扬 when emphasizing the act of making something public or showing off; use 扬 for a more general sense of raising or lifting.

Usage Notes

When using 张扬, be careful not to confuse it with similar terms like 宣传 (xuānchuán), which focuses more on propaganda or promotion. This word can carry a negative connotation if used to describe excessive behavior, so be mindful of the context. It is typically used in informal settings.

HSK Study Tips

While 张扬 is not an HSK vocabulary word, its components 张 and 扬 are at HSK level 1 and 4, respectively. Students should focus on the meanings of these individual characters, as understanding them will help in grasping the broader meaning of the compound word.

Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse 张扬 with 传播 (chuánbō), which means to disseminate or spread information without the flamboyant connotation. A wrong example would be saying '他传播了他的个性' (tā chuánbōle tā de gèxìng), when it should be '他张扬了他的个性' (tā zhāngyángle tā de gèxìng).

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Component characters

张zhāngto open up
HSK 37 strokes弓
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扬yángto raise
HSK 76 strokes扌
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How to say Zhang Yang (1967-), PRC film director and screenwriter in Chinese

“Zhang Yang (1967-), PRC film director and screenwriter” in Chinese is张扬zhāngyáng

张扬 refers to the act of making something public or bringing it out into the open. It can also describe a person's ostentatious or flamboyant nature, suggesting a tendency to show off or be brash in behavior or expression. This term is often used in contexts related to personality, artistic expression, or public announcements.

When to use 张扬

When using 张扬, be careful not to confuse it with similar terms like 宣传 (xuānchuán), which focuses more on propaganda or promotion. This word can carry a negative connotation if used to describe excessive behavior, so be mindful of the context. It is typically used in informal settings.

张扬 or something close to it

扬 (yáng) - use 张扬 when emphasizing the act of making something public or showing off; use 扬 for a more general sense of raising or lifting.

What learners get wrong

Learners often confuse 张扬 with 传播 (chuánbō), which means to disseminate or spread information without the flamboyant connotation. A wrong example would be saying '他传播了他的个性' (tā chuánbōle tā de gèxìng), when it should be '他张扬了他的个性' (tā zhāngyángle tā de gèxìng).

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