biu1 bong2標榜标榜

Jyutpingbiu1 bong2

Yalebīu bóng

動詞Rare

Definition

To claim, advertise, or flaunt something to make a strong impression.

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How it's used

Often carries a skeptical or critical tone, implying that the claim being made might be exaggerated or used as a marketing gimmick. It is frequently used to describe businesses or individuals who promote a specific image or set of values to gain status or trust. Unlike neutral verbs for stating facts, this word highlights the performative nature of the claim.

Examples

keoi5佢seng4成jat6日biu1標bong2榜zi6自gei2己hou2好jau5有cin2錢。

He is always flaunting how rich he is.

le1呢gaan1間pou3舖tau2頭biu1標bong2榜jung6用jau5有gei1機sik6食coi4材，hai6係mai6咪zan1真㗎？

This shop claims to use organic ingredients, is that for real?

Common phrases

biu1標bong2榜zi6自gei2己

to flaunt oneself

biu1標bong2榜waan4環bou2保

to claim to be eco-friendly

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a neutral way to say 'to claim' or 'to state', but it usually implies a sense of self-promotion or vanity. Avoid using it when simply reporting a fact or a neutral piece of information.