吹捧

chuīpěng

verb HSK 7-9 #23,512

Meanings

1 to flatter
2 to lavish praise on
3 to hype up

Characters

to blow; to boast

to hold up; to praise

Examples

媒体一直在吹捧这部电影。

Méitǐ yīzhí zài chuīpěng zhèbù diànyǐng.

The media has been hyping up this movie.

他不喜欢被人吹捧。

Tā bù xǐhuān bèi rén chuīpěng.

He doesn't like being flattered.

互相吹捧的风气很不好。

Hùxiāng chuīpěng de fēngqì hěn bùhǎo.

The trend of mutual flattery is very unhealthy.

Tips

usage

吹捧 is always negative, implying excessive or insincere praise. It combines 吹 (to blow/boast) and 捧 (to hold up/praise), creating an image of inflating someone's reputation.

Stroke Order

吹 chuī

捧 pěng