出风头

出風頭

chūfēngtou

verb HSK 7-9 #15,379

Meanings

1 to seek the limelight
2 to show off
3 to seek fame

Characters

to go out; to emerge

Examples

HSK 1

别太爱出风头了。

Bié tài ài chūfēngtou le.

Don't be such an attention-seeker.

HSK 3

他总是喜欢出风头。

Tā zǒngshì xǐhuan chūfēngtou.

He always likes to be in the spotlight.

Tips

usage

出风头 generally has a negative connotation, implying someone is showing off or seeking attention inappropriately.

Stroke Order

出 chū

风 fēng

头 tóu