fung1 mong4 bat1 lou6鋒芒畢露锋芒毕露

Jyutpingfung1 mong4 bat1 lou6

Yalefūng mòhng bāt louh

動詞

Definition

To show off one's talent; to fully reveal what one is capable of.

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How it's used

Carries a nuanced, often slightly negative connotation of being overly eager to display one's intelligence or skill. It is frequently used to advise someone to be more humble or restrained in a professional or social setting. While it describes talent, it implies that the person is perhaps too keen on being the center of attention.

Examples

keoi5佢ping4平si4時hou2好dai1低diu6調，m4唔wui2會fung1鋒mong4芒bat1畢lou6露。

He is usually very low-profile and does not show off his talent.

nei5你sai2使m4唔sai2使gam3咁fung1鋒mong4芒bat1畢lou6露aa4呀？

Do you really need to be so showy with your abilities?

Common phrases

fung1鋒mong4芒bat1畢lou6露ge3嘅jan4人

a person who is showy with their talent

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a positive compliment, but it is rarely used to praise someone's genuine success. It is more commonly used as a critique of someone who is perceived as arrogant or lacking in social tact.