jyun6 jiu6炫耀
Jyutpingjyun6 jiu6
Yaleyuhn yiuh
Definition
To show off, flaunt, or brag about one's strengths or achievements to make others envious.
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How it's used
Carries a strong negative connotation, implying that the person is being annoying or arrogant by drawing attention to their possessions or achievements. While it is used in formal writing, in daily speech, people often prefer more descriptive colloquial phrases like 曬命 or 扮嘢 to express the same sentiment.
Examples
He is always showing off his new car in front of people.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 表現, which is neutral and simply means to perform or display something. Using 炫耀 to describe a positive display of talent or skill will sound like you are accusing the person of being conceited.
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Grammar guides
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- Possession (嘅)How to say my, your, and his, and how to link a describing word to a noun, all with the little word 嘅 (ge3).
