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夸耀 (kuā yào) — Chinese word meaning

HSK 7

夸耀 (kuā yào) is a Chinese word: to show off, to boast, to flaunt. This page shows its pinyin, translation, example sentences, character breakdown, decomposition, and HSK level.

Meaning of 夸耀

动 dòng verb

to show off, to boast, to flaunt

他总是夸耀自己的成就。

tā zǒng shì kuā yào zì jǐ de chéng jiù

He always shows off his achievements.

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Word breakdown

夸 kuā — to boast, to exaggerate in praise

Words with this character (4)

耀 yào — to shine, to display, to show off

Words with this character (4)
  • 1 炫耀 xuàn yào — to show off HSK 7
    • 炫 dazzling display, flashy showing
    • 耀 to shine, to display glory
    Example

    他总是炫耀自己的新车。

    tā zǒng shì xuàn yào zì jǐ de xīn chē

    He always shows off his new car.

  • 2 照耀 zhào yào — to shine HSK 7
    • 照 to shine, illuminate
    • 耀 to shine brightly, radiate
    Example

    太阳照耀着大地。

    tài yáng zhào yào zhe dà dì

    The sun shines upon the earth.

  • 3 耀眼 yào yǎn — dazzling HSK 7
    • 耀 to shine, dazzle, radiate light
    • 眼 eye (indicating the visual effect)
    Example

    钻石在阳光下显得格外耀眼。

    zuàn shí zài yáng guāng xià xiǎn de gé wài yào yǎn

    The diamond appears especially dazzling in the sunlight.

  • 4 荣耀 róng yào — glorious HSK 7
    • 荣 honor, glory
    • 耀 radiance, brilliance
    Example

    她感到非常荣耀能够代表学校参赛。

    tā gǎn dào fēi cháng róng yào néng gòu dài biǎo xué xiào cān sài

    She feels very honored to be able to represent the school in the competition.

Structure & writing
1 夸 kuā — to boast; to exaggerate
夸 is a component in 3 characters
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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
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因 yīn cause; reason (opposite of 果) 夫 fū general term for an adult man 头 tóu head (of a person or animal)
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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
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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
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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
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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 耀 yào — to shine brilliantly; to dazzle

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

consists of

2.1 光 guāng — light (visible or invisible radiation such as sunlight, lamplight, moonlight, infrared or ultraviolet rays); also called 光波 or 光线
光 is a component in 4 characters
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恍 huǎng suddenly; all at once; in a flash 晃 huàng to shake, to sway 耀 yào to shine brilliantly; to dazzle 辉 huī radiant brilliance; glowing splendor
2.2 翟 zhái — a surname
翟 is a component in 2 characters
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戳 chuō stamp; seal (–子, –儿) 耀 yào to shine brilliantly; to dazzle

Stroke order