逞能

chěngnéng

verb HSK 7-9 #24,925

Meanings

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

Characters

to flaunt; to show off

Examples

HSK 3

别逞能，小心受伤。

Bié chěngnéng, xiǎoxīn shòushāng.

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

HSK 3

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