炫耀

xuànyào

verb HSK 7-9 #5,923

Meanings

他总是炫耀自己的财富。

Tā zǒngshì xuànyào zìjǐ de cáifù.

He always shows off his wealth.

不要在别人面前炫耀。

Bùyào zài biérén miànqián xuànyào.

Don't show off in front of others.

usage

炫耀 is always negative — it implies arrogant, tasteless showing off. For positive 'display' or 'showcase', use 展示 instead.

炫 xuàn

耀 yào