嚣张

囂張

xiāozhāng

adjective HSK 7-9 #15,142

Meanings

1 arrogant
2 rampant
3 aggressive
4 unbridled

Characters

to open; to spread

Examples

HSK 5

那个人太嚣张了，谁都不放在眼里。

Nàge rén tài xiāozhāng le, shéi dōu bù fàngzài yǎnlǐ.

That person is too arrogant, he doesn't take anyone seriously.

HSK 5

不要太嚣张，小心翻车。

Búyào tài xiāozhāng, xiǎoxīn fānchē.

Don't be so cocky, watch out for a downfall.

Tips

usage

嚣张 is always negative, it describes brazen, in-your-face arrogance. Common collocations: 嚣张气焰 (arrogant bluster), 嚣张跋扈 (domineering and arrogant). Very common in internet slang and gaming communities.

Stroke Order

嚣 xiāo

张 zhāng