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夸夸其谈 (kuākuā qítán) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 7

夸夸其谈 (kuākuā qítán) is a Chinese word: boast and exaggerate; indulge in empty talk. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 夸夸其谈

成语 chéng yǔ idiom

boast and exaggerate; indulge in empty talk

他总是夸夸其谈，从不实际行动。

tā zǒng shì kuākuā-qítán cóng bù shí jì xíng dòng

He always boasts and exaggerates, never taking actual action.

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Word breakdown

夸 kuā — to boast, to exaggerate

Words with this character (4)

夸 kuā — repetition for emphasis on boastfulness

Words with this character (4)

其 qí — one's (possessive)

Words with this character (15)
  • 1 其他 qí tā — other HSK 3
    • 其 that (demonstrative)
    • 他 other
    Example

    除了中文，我还学习其他语言。

    chú le Zhōng wén wǒ hái xué xí qí tā yǔ yán

    Besides Chinese, I also study other languages.

  • 2 其实 qí shí — actually HSK 3
    • 其 that; its (demonstrative particle emphasizing what follows)
    • 实 real; true; actual (emphasizes the reality or truth)
    Example

    其实他很聪明。

    qí shí tā hěn cōng ming

    Actually, he is very smart.

  • 3 其中 qí zhōng — among them HSK 4
    • 其 that, those (demonstrative pronoun referring to previously mentioned items)
    • 中 among, in, within (indicates position within a group)
    Example

    我有五本书，其中三本是中文的。

    wǒ yǒu wǔ běn shū qí zhōng sān běn shì zhōng wén de

    I have five books, three of them are in Chinese.

  • 4 其次 qí cì — secondly HSK 4
    • 其 that (demonstrative indicating position in sequence)
    • 次 order, sequence (indicating second position)
    Example

    首先要努力学习，其次要保持健康。

    shǒu xiān yào nǔ lì xué xí qí cì yào bǎo chí jiàn kāng

    Firstly, you must study hard; secondly, you must stay healthy.

  • 5 尤其 yóu qí — especially HSK 4
    • 尤 especially, particularly (core meaning of emphasis)
    • 其 grammatical particle that intensifies the adverbial meaning
    Example

    这个城市很美，尤其是在春天。

    zhè ge chéng shì hěn měi yóu qí shì zài chūn tiān

    This city is beautiful, especially in spring.

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谈 tán — talk, speech

Words with this character (12)
  • 1 谈话 tán huà — talk HSK 5
    • 谈 to discuss, to speak
    • 话 words, speech, conversation
    Example

    我想和你谈话。

    wǒ xiǎng hé nǐ tán huà

    I want to talk with you.

  • 2 交谈 jiāo tán — to converse HSK 6
    • 交 mutual, exchange (indicates reciprocal interaction)
    • 谈 talk, speak (the core action of conversing)
    Example

    他们在公园里交谈了很久。

    tā men zài gōng yuán lǐ jiāo tán le hěn jiǔ

    They conversed in the park for a long time.

  • 3 访谈 fǎng tán — interview HSK 6
    • 访 to visit, to call on
    • 谈 to talk, to discuss
    Example

    记者访谈了许多专家。

    jì zhě fǎng tán le xǔ duō zhuān jiā

    The journalist interviewed many experts.

  • 4 谈判 tán pàn — negotiate HSK 6
    • 谈 talk, discuss
    • 判 judge, decide
    Example

    两国正在谈判贸易协议。

    liǎng guó zhèng zài tán pàn mào yì xié yì

    The two countries are negotiating a trade agreement.

  • 5 谈论 tán lùn — discuss HSK 6
    • 谈 talk, speak
    • 论 discuss, discourse
    Example

    大家都在谈论昨天的新闻。

    dà jiā dōu zài tán lùn zuó tiān de xīn wén

    Everyone is discussing yesterday's news.

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  • 6 会谈 huì tán — to hold talks HSK 7
    • 会 to meet, gathering
    • 谈 to talk, to discuss
    Example

    两国领导人将在下周会谈。

    liǎng guó lǐng dǎo rén jiāng zài xià zhōu huì tán

    The leaders of the two countries will hold talks next week.

  • 7 侃侃而谈 kǎn kǎn ér tán — speak confidently and fluently HSK 7
    • 侃 confident and forthright (when duplicated, emphasizes fluency)
    • 侃 confident and forthright (duplication emphasizes fluency)
    • 而 connective particle linking manner and action
    • 谈 to speak, to talk
    Example

    面对记者的提问，他侃侃而谈，毫不紧张。

    miàn duì jì zhě de tí wèn tā kǎn kǎn ér tán háo bù jǐn zhāng

    Facing the reporters' questions, he spoke confidently and fluently, not nervous at all.

  • 8 座谈 zuò tán — have a symposium HSK 7
    • 座 seat; indicates a formal, organized setting
    • 谈 talk; the action of discussing
    Example

    老师和学生座谈，了解他们的想法。

    lǎo shī hé xué shēng zuò tán liǎo jiě tā men de xiǎng fǎ

    The teacher and students had a symposium to understand their thoughts.

  • 9 洽谈 qià tán — to negotiate HSK 7
    • 洽 harmonious agreement
    • 谈 to talk, to discuss
    Example

    公司派我去北京洽谈业务。

    gōng sī pài wǒ qù Běi jīng qià tán yè wù

    The company sent me to Beijing to negotiate business.

  • 10 畅谈 chàng tán — to talk freely, to have a frank discussion HSK 7
    • 畅 unobstructed, freely, smoothly
    • 谈 to talk, to discuss
    Example

    我们在咖啡馆畅谈了一下午。

    wǒ men zài kā fēi guǎn chàng tán le yī xià wǔ

    We talked freely at the café all afternoon.

  • 11 纸上谈兵 zhǐ shàng tán bīng — armchair strategy; to be an armchair strategist HSK 7
    • 纸 paper (representing theoretical/written work)
    • 上 on (indicates the location where discussion happens)
    • 谈 discuss, talk about (theoretical discussion)
    • 兵 military strategy, warfare (the subject of discussion)
    Example

    不要纸上谈兵，应该多实践。

    bù yào zhǐ shàng tán bīng yīng gāi duō shí jiàn

    Don't be an armchair strategist; you should practice more.

  • 12 谈及 tán jí — to mention HSK 7
    • 谈 talk, speak, discuss
    • 及 reach, touch upon, extend to
    Example

    他在演讲中谈及了环境保护问题。

    tā zài yǎn jiǎng zhōng tán jí le huán jìng bǎo hù wèn tí

    He mentioned environmental protection issues in his speech.

Structure & writing
1 夸 kuā — to boast; to exaggerate
夸 is a component in 3 characters
HSK 7
垮 kuǎ to collapse, to cave in 挎 kuà to hook or hang something by bending one's arm 跨 kuà to stride; take a big step forward or sideways

consists of

1.1 大 dà — large; great (in volume, area, quantity, force, intensity, etc.; opposite of 小)
Xpinyin
大 is a component in 34 characters
HSK 1
天 tiān sky 太 tài high; great
HSK 2
因 yīn cause; reason (opposite of 果) 夫 fū general term for an adult man 头 tóu head (of a person or animal)
HSK 3
参 cān to join; to participate (in an activity) 奇 qí rare; special; extraordinary
HSK 4
奋 fèn to rouse oneself; to strive vigorously 奖 jiǎng to reward; to praise 套 tào cover; sheath; case (placed over something) 庆 qìng to congratulate; to celebrate 美 měi beautiful; good-looking (opposite of "丑")
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达 dá to go through; to reach
HSK 5
奈 nài how; in what way; what to do about 类 lèi kind; category; a group of similar things 衡 héng steelyard beam; weighing instrument such as a scale or balance
HSK 6
央 yāng to entreat; to beg 夸 kuā to boast; to exaggerate 夺 duó to seize by force; to snatch 奔 bēn to run; to rush 尖 jiān tip or pointed end of an object
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牵 qiān to lead or pull along
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夯 hāng a rammer or tamper used to compact foundations (wooden, stone, or iron) 夷 yí flat; peaceful 契 qì (lit.) to carve with a knife 奚 xī slave (in ancient times) 奠 diàn to offer sacrifices to the deceased as a tribute
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奢 shē extravagant; lavish (opposite of 俭) 奥 ào southwest corner of a house in ancient times; inner recess of a room 攀 pān to climb by gripping something 爽 shuǎng bright and clear 犬 quǎn dog 莫 mò (lit.) no one; nothing 驮 tuó to carry on the back (of an animal)
1.2 亏 kuī — to reduce; to lose
亏 is a component in 3 characters
HSK 4
污 wū murky water; filth; dirt
HSK 6
夸 kuā to boast; to exaggerate
HSK 7
鳄 è crocodile (large reptile, commonly called 鳄鱼)

Stroke order

2 夸 kuā — to boast; to exaggerate
夸 is a component in 3 characters
HSK 7
垮 kuǎ to collapse, to cave in 挎 kuà to hook or hang something by bending one's arm 跨 kuà to stride; take a big step forward or sideways

consists of

2.1 大 dà — large; great (in volume, area, quantity, force, intensity, etc.; opposite of 小)
Xpinyin
大 is a component in 34 characters
HSK 1
天 tiān sky 太 tài high; great
HSK 2
因 yīn cause; reason (opposite of 果) 夫 fū general term for an adult man 头 tóu head (of a person or animal)
HSK 3
参 cān to join; to participate (in an activity) 奇 qí rare; special; extraordinary
HSK 4
奋 fèn to rouse oneself; to strive vigorously 奖 jiǎng to reward; to praise 套 tào cover; sheath; case (placed over something) 庆 qìng to congratulate; to celebrate 美 měi beautiful; good-looking (opposite of "丑")
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达 dá to go through; to reach
HSK 5
奈 nài how; in what way; what to do about 类 lèi kind; category; a group of similar things 衡 héng steelyard beam; weighing instrument such as a scale or balance
HSK 6
央 yāng to entreat; to beg 夸 kuā to boast; to exaggerate 夺 duó to seize by force; to snatch 奔 bēn to run; to rush 尖 jiān tip or pointed end of an object
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牵 qiān to lead or pull along
HSK 7
夯 hāng a rammer or tamper used to compact foundations (wooden, stone, or iron) 夷 yí flat; peaceful 契 qì (lit.) to carve with a knife 奚 xī slave (in ancient times) 奠 diàn to offer sacrifices to the deceased as a tribute
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奢 shē extravagant; lavish (opposite of 俭) 奥 ào southwest corner of a house in ancient times; inner recess of a room 攀 pān to climb by gripping something 爽 shuǎng bright and clear 犬 quǎn dog 莫 mò (lit.) no one; nothing 驮 tuó to carry on the back (of an animal)
2.2 亏 kuī — to reduce; to lose
亏 is a component in 3 characters
HSK 4
污 wū murky water; filth; dirt
HSK 6
夸 kuā to boast; to exaggerate
HSK 7
鳄 è crocodile (large reptile, commonly called 鳄鱼)

Stroke order

3 其 qí — pronoun: ① he, they ② his, their ③ that, those
其 is a component in 6 characters
HSK 1
期 qī scheduled date; deadline
HSK 4
基 jī foundation; base of a building
HSK 6
棋 qí board game (such as Go, chess, checkers) 欺 qī to deceive, to cheat
HSK 7
撕 sī to tear apart with one's hands 簸 bǒ to winnow (grain) by shaking in a flat basket to remove husks and chaff

consists of

3.1 甘 gān — sweet, good-tasting (opposite of bitter)
甘 is a component in 6 characters
HSK 3
其 qí pronoun: ① he, they ② his, their ③ that, those 甜 tián sweet taste (like sugar or honey), opposite of bitter
HSK 4
甚 shèn very, extremely
HSK 5
某 mǒu a certain (person, place, thing, etc.); so-and-so
HSK 7
嵌 qiàn to inlay; to embed a smaller piece into a recess of a larger object (often decorative) 酣 hān drinking to one's heart's content
3.2 一 yī — the smallest positive integer; one (①used before a measure word ②used before a noun ③indicates a single action or a brief/tentative action)
一 is a component in 58 characters
HSK 1
下 xià lower position (opposite of 上): ① positioned below (opposite of 上); ② later in order or time; ③ within a certain range, condition, or circumstance 两 liǎng two (used before measure words and 半, 千, 万, 亿) 事 shì matter; affair; everything that happens in nature and society 候 hòu to wait; to await 元 yuán the Yuan dynasty (1271–1368), founded by Kublai Khan
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兴 xīng to be popular; to be in vogue 再 zài twice; a second time 前 qián front; the direction one faces (opposite of 后) 天 tiān sky 子 zǐ child (son or daughter in ancient usage); now specifically son 师 shī teacher; instructor (one who imparts knowledge or skills) 本 běn root or stem of a plant 正 zhèng straight; upright (opposite of crooked or tilted) 百 bǎi hundred (the number 100) 贵 guì expensive; of high value (opposite of 贱)
HSK 2
夫 fū general term for an adult man 画 huà to draw or paint (with a brush or similar tool)
HSK 3
其 qí pronoun: ① he, they ② his, their ③ that, those 合 hé to close; to shut; to bring together (opposite of 开) 夏 xià summer (the second of the four seasons) 带 dài ribbon, strip, or belt-shaped object 应 yìng to reply; to answer
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或 huò perhaps; maybe 更 gēng to change; to replace; to substitute 末 mò tip or end of an object 求 qiú to beg, to implore 演 yǎn to evolve; to change gradually 直 zhí straight; not curved (opposite of 曲) 行 xíng to walk; to go
HSK 4
亚 yà inferior (mostly used in negative constructions) 亲 qīn related by blood or marriage; esp. parents 具 jù tool; utensil; implement 咸 xián (lit.) all; everyone (classical adverb) 断 duàn to break into two or more pieces (of something long)
HSK 5
善 shàn kind; benevolent; charitable (opposite of 恶) 威 wēi authority or power that commands awe and respect 旦 dàn dawn; early morning 未 wèi not yet (opposite of 已) 武 wǔ military; martial (opposite of civil/literary "文")
HSK 6
兼 jiān doubled; combining two portions into one 德 dé morality; ethical standards and norms of conduct 拜 bài to bow or salute as a show of respect 灭 miè go out; stop burning or shining (opposite of 着) 衰 shuāi to decline, to weaken
HSK 7
丘 qiū small hill; mound 丙 bǐng third of the ten Heavenly Stems; used to indicate third in order 丛 cóng to cluster together, to gather in a mass 兹 zī (lit., class.) demonstrative pronoun: this; this one 兽 shòu beast; mammal (generally referring to four-legged, fur-covered mammals)
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拯 zhěng to rescue, to save 朱 zhū vermilion, bright red 胚 pēi embryo; organism in early development, formed from fertilized or unfertilized egg 蒙 méng ignorant, lacking knowledge 贮 zhù to store; to stockpile 逆 nì to go in the opposite direction (opposite of 顺) 遣 qiǎn to dispatch; to send 陋 lòu ugly; unsightly 隆 lóng grand; magnificent
3.3 八 bā — eight (the number after seven)
八 is a component in 20 characters
HSK 1
公 gōng public; belonging to the state or collective (opposite of '私') 兴 xīng to be popular; to be in vogue 分 fēn to divide; to separate (opposite of 合) 只 zhǐ only; nothing else besides 真 zhēn real; genuine (corresponding to objective facts)
HSK 3
其 qí pronoun: ① he, they ② his, their ③ that, those 典 diǎn norm; rule; standard 办 bàn to handle; to deal with 演 yǎn to evolve; to change gradually
HSK 4
具 jù tool; utensil; implement
HSK 5
傻 shǎ foolish, stupid
HSK 6
兵 bīng weapon; arms 梁 liáng beam; horizontal load-bearing timber or structural member
HSK 7
兹 zī (lit., class.) demonstrative pronoun: this; this one 叭 ba 扒 bā to grip; to hold on to 柬 jiǎn general term for letters, cards, and invitations 睦 mù harmonious; amicable
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穴 xué cave; pit or hole in the ground or a structure 趴 pā to lie face down

Stroke order

4 谈 tán — to speak or discuss

谈 is not used as a component in any other character.

consists of

4.1 讠 yán — speech/language radical
讠 is a component in 75 characters
HSK 1
认 rèn to recognize; to distinguish 识 shí to know; to recognize; to distinguish 话 huà speech; spoken words; language 语 yǔ speech; words 说 shuō to express in words; to speak
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请 qǐng to request; to ask 读 dú to read aloud following written text 课 kè schoolwork; planned segmented instruction 谁 shéi who (interrogative pronoun) 谢 xiè to thank (reduplicated for emphasis)
HSK 2
让 ràng yield; give way to others when both parties need something 记 jì to memorize; to remember 诉 sù to tell, to express fully and unreservedly 词 cí word (the smallest free-standing unit of language, e.g. nouns, verbs, adjectives) 试 shì to try; to attempt; to test informally
HSK 3
议 yì to discuss; to deliberate 讲 jiǎng to speak; to talk 该 gāi should; ought to 调 tiáo well-proportioned; harmonious
HSK 4
计 jì to calculate; to reckon 订 dìng to correct, to revise (errors in text) 讨 tǎo to launch a punitive expedition; to attack with troops 许 xǔ to permit; to allow 论 lùn to analyze and judge the reasoning of things
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证 zhèng to prove or verify with people, objects, or facts 评 píng critical comment or review article 诚 chéng sincere, genuine (of one's heart or intentions) 详 xiáng detailed and thorough (opposite of 略) 误 wù wrong; erroneous 谅 liàng to understand and forgive 谈 tán to speak or discuss 谊 yì friendship; friendly relations
HSK 5
罚 fá to punish someone for a mistake or crime 训 xùn to teach; to admonish 设 shè to arrange; to set up 访 fǎng to inquire; to investigate by questioning 诊 zhěn to examine a patient (to diagnose an illness)
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诗 shī poetry; poem (a literary form expressing emotion through rhythmic language) 询 xún to inquire, to seek opinions 谨 jǐn cautious; careful
HSK 6
讯 xùn to inquire 讶 yà (lit.) to be surprised; to wonder at 诞 dàn to be born; to give birth 诸 zhū all, many, various 诺 nuò an exclamation of agreement, similar to 'yes' or 'okay'
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谐 xié harmonious; well-coordinated 谓 wèi to say; to tell 谦 qiān humble, modest
HSK 7
狱 yù prison; jail 蔼 ǎi friendly, amiable 讥 jī to mock, to satirize 讳 huì to avoid mentioning; to taboo speaking of something 讹 é erroneous; untrue
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讼 sòng to litigate; to take a case to court 讽 fěng to satirize, mock, or admonish with cutting innuendo 诀 jué mnemonic rhyme or phrase summarizing key points of a subject 诈 zhà to deceive; to swindle 诠 quán to explain; to interpret 诡 guǐ deceitful, cunning 诧 chà to be astonished; to feel surprised 诫 jiè to warn; to admonish 诬 wū to falsely accuse; to slander with fabricated facts 诱 yòu to guide; to counsel 诵 sòng read aloud; recite with intonation 诽 fěi to slander; to speak ill of others without basis 谋 móu plan; stratagem; scheme 谍 dié (lit.) to secretly gather intelligence on military, political, or economic matters 谎 huǎng lie; falsehood 谜 mí riddle; enigmatic puzzle phrased in words for guessing 谣 yáo folk song; improvised rhyme sung without accompaniment 谤 bàng (lit.) to denounce and publicize others' faults 谬 miù erroneous; mistaken 谱 pǔ a chart, table, or book compiled by category or system 谴 qiǎn to reproach; to reprimand 辩 biàn to debate; to argue about right and wrong or truth and falsehood
4.2 炎 yán — extremely hot (of weather)
炎 is a component in 4 characters
HSK 4
谈 tán to speak or discuss
HSK 5
淡 dàn dilute; thin (of liquid or gas, opposite of 浓)
HSK 7
毯 tǎn blanket; thick woven fabric with a fluffy pile 痰 tán phlegm; mucus secreted by the lungs and airways

Stroke order