tin1 faa1 lung4 fung6天花龍鳯天花龙鳯

Jyutpingtin1 faa1 lung4 fung6

Yaletīn fā lùhng fuhng

Definition

To exaggerate wildly; to describe something in an incredibly extravagant or over-idealistic way.

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How it's used

This idiom describes someone who embellishes a story or makes promises that sound impressive but lack substance. It carries a sense of skepticism, implying that the speaker is being unrealistic or trying to deceive the listener with flowery language. It is often used to dismiss someone who is bragging or over-promising.

Examples

keoi5佢gong2講je5嘢seng4成jat6日tin1天faa1花lung4龍fung6鳯，m4唔hou2好seon3信saai3晒。

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

nei5你sai2使m4唔sai2使gong2講dou3到tin1天faa1花lung4龍fung6鳯gam3咁kwaa1誇zoeng1張aa4呀？

Do you really need to exaggerate so much?

Common phrases

gong2講dou3到tin1天faa1花lung4龍fung6鳯

to exaggerate or embellish a story

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a literal description of art or decoration. It is strictly used to describe speech or descriptions that are overly dramatic or embellished, not physical objects.