kwaa1 daai6誇大夸大

Jyutpingkwaa1 daai6

Yalekwā daaih

動詞Uncommon

Definition

To exaggerate or magnify; to describe something as more serious or significant than it actually is.

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How it's used

Focuses on the act of blowing things out of proportion, often implying a lack of credibility or a desire to impress others. It is frequently used in casual settings to call out someone who is being dramatic or dishonest about the facts. When used as an adjective, it often describes something that is excessive or over the top.

Examples

keoi5佢gong2講je5嘢seng4成jat6日dou1都kwaa1誇daai6大，m4唔hou2好seon3信saai3晒keoi5佢。

He always exaggerates when he talks, don't believe everything he says.

le1呢gin2件si6事jau5有mou5冇kwaa1誇daai6大aa4呀？

Is this story exaggerated?

Common phrases

kwaa1誇daai6大kei4其ci4詞

to exaggerate the facts

kwaa1誇daai6大si6事sat6實

to exaggerate the truth

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 吹水, which is a much more casual, slangy way to describe chatting or bragging. While 誇大 specifically targets the distortion of facts, 吹水 can simply mean chatting or telling tall tales without necessarily implying a malicious intent to deceive.