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炫耀 (xuànyào) — use 逞能 when the emphasis is on boasting in a way that may be perceived as arrogant, while 炫耀 focuses more on the act of showing off without the same nuance of arrogance.
Be cautious with the tone; '逞能' often carries a negative connotation. It is typically used in informal contexts and can be seen as rude if directed at someone else. Common collocations include '不应该逞能' (should not show off).
Though not in the official HSK levels, understanding 逞能 can help learners recognize themes of boasting and humility, which appear in everyday conversation. Focus on the social implications of showing off and practice using it in sentences.
Learners often confuse 逞能 with 炫耀 (xuàn yào), but the former has a stronger negative implication. An incorrect usage might be saying '他在聚会上逞能' (He showed off at the gathering) when the intention was to compliment; instead, it's better to say '他很有才华' (He is very talented).
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How to say to show off one's ability in Chinese
“to show off one's ability” in Chinese is逞能
逞能 (chéng néng) means to show off one's abilities or to boast about one's skills. It is often used in contexts where someone is trying to impress others with their talents or strengths, sometimes in a way that can come off as arrogant or excessive.
When to use 逞能
Be cautious with the tone; '逞能' often carries a negative connotation. It is typically used in informal contexts and can be seen as rude if directed at someone else. Common collocations include '不应该逞能' (should not show off).
逞能 or something close to it
炫耀 (xuànyào) — use 逞能 when the emphasis is on boasting in a way that may be perceived as arrogant, while 炫耀 focuses more on the act of showing off without the same nuance of arrogance.
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Learners often confuse 逞能 with 炫耀 (xuàn yào), but the former has a stronger negative implication. An incorrect usage might be saying '他在聚会上逞能' (He showed off at the gathering) when the intention was to compliment; instead, it's better to say '他很有才华' (He is very talented).
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It is generally negative, implying arrogance or excessive pride.
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