炫耀

xuànyào

verb HSK 7-9 #5,923

Meanings

1 to show off
2 to flaunt
3 to boast

Characters

dazzle; show off

Examples

HSK 2

不要在别人面前炫耀。

Bùyào zài biérén miànqián xuànyào.

Don't show off in front of others.

HSK 4

他总是炫耀自己的财富。

Tā zǒngshì xuànyào zìjǐ de cáifù.

He always shows off his wealth.

Tips

usage

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

Stroke Order

炫 xuàn

耀 yào