夸耀

誇耀

kuāyào

verb HSK 7-9 #21,822

Meanings

1 to flaunt
2 to show off
3 to boast about

Characters

to shine; to show off

Examples

他总是夸耀自己的成就。

Tā zǒngshì kuāyào zìjǐ de chéngjiù.

He always boasts about his achievements.

她不喜欢夸耀自己的财富。

Tā bù xǐhuān kuāyào zìjǐ de cáifù.

She doesn't like to flaunt her wealth.

Tips

usage

夸耀 has a negative connotation — it implies showing off or bragging. Compare with 炫耀 (xuànyào) which is very similar and often interchangeable.

Stroke Order

夸 kuā

耀 yào