zi6 ceoi1 zi6 leoi4自吹自擂
Jyutpingzi6 ceoi1 zi6 leoi4
Yalejih chēui jih lèuih
Definition
To blow one's own trumpet; to brag or boast about oneself.
colloquialpeopledescriptions
How it's used
Carries a strong sense of disapproval and implies that the person is exaggerating their own achievements to gain attention. It is often used to describe someone who is full of themselves or lacks humility in social settings. Unlike simply saying someone is proud, this term specifically highlights the act of public self-promotion.
Examples
He is always bragging, it is so annoying to listen to.
Do you really need to brag so excessively?
Related words
Common phrases
likes to brag
always bragging
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being confident or sharing good news. It is strictly negative and implies that the claims being made are likely inflated or entirely fabricated.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
