cing2逞

Jyutpingcing2

Yalechíng

動詞Uncommon

Definition

To show off; to deliberately display or boast about one's abilities.

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How it's used

Carries a negative connotation of being arrogant or trying too hard to impress others by displaying ability or power. It is almost exclusively used in compound words like 逞強 or 逞威風 rather than as a standalone verb in modern speech. The focus is on the performative nature of the action, suggesting the person is overestimating their own capabilities.

Examples

nei5你m4唔hou2好hai2喺dou6度cing2逞koeng4強laa1啦，ming4明ming4明bun1搬m4唔juk1郁zau6就wan2搵jan4人bong1幫sau2手。

Stop trying to show off, if you can't move it, just ask someone for help.

keoi5佢seng4成jat6日dou1都zung1鍾ji3意cing2逞wai1威fung1風，gaau2搞dou3到san1身bin1邊di1啲pang4朋jau5友hou2好faan2反gam2感。

He always likes to show off and act tough, which makes his friends feel annoyed.

Common phrases

cing2逞koeng4強

to show off one's strength

cing2逞wai1威fung1風

to show off one's power

Common mistake

Do not use this to describe genuine talent or skill, as it implies the person is acting out of vanity or insecurity. Learners often mistake it for a neutral way to say 'to demonstrate ability', but it will sound like you are criticizing the person's ego.