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逞

chěng
verb #13,638

Meanings

  1. 1 to show off; to flaunt
  2. 2 to indulge; to give free rein to
  3. 3 to carry out a scheme

Examples

他总是喜欢逞能，结果出了事。
tā zǒngshì xǐhuan chěngnéng, jiéguǒ chū le shì.
He always likes to show off his ability, and ended up causing an accident.

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usage
逞 has a negative connotation. Common compounds: 逞能 (show off one's ability), 逞强 (act tough), 逞凶 (act violently). It implies reckless or arrogant behavior.

Stroke Order

逞 chěng