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逞能

chěngnéng
verb HSK 7 #24,925

Meanings

  1. 1 to show off one's ability
  2. 2 to boast
  3. 3 to flaunt one's skills

Examples

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.

Tips

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

Stroke Order

逞 chěng
能 néng