逞能

chěngnéng

verb HSK 7-9 #24,925

Meanings

别逞能，小心受伤。

Bié chěngnéng, xiǎoxīn shòushāng.

Don't show off, be careful not to get hurt.

他总是喜欢在人前逞能。

Tā zǒngshì xǐhuan zài rén qián chěngnéng.

He always likes to show off in front of people.

usage

逞能 has a negative connotation — it implies reckless or foolish showing off, often leading to trouble.

逞 chěng

能 néng