ziu1 jiu4招搖招摇
Jyutpingziu1 jiu4
Yalejīu yìuh
Definition
To act ostentatiously or swagger to attract attention.
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How it's used
Carries a strong negative connotation of someone seeking attention through flashy or arrogant displays. It is frequently used to criticize people who flaunt their wealth or status in public spaces. The term implies that the person is deliberately trying to be noticed, often to the annoyance of others.
Examples
He always drives his sports car around to show off, it is so annoying.
You should keep a low profile at work, don't be so ostentatious.
Related words
Common phrases
swaggering through the streets
to swindle by bluffing
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being confident or stylish. It specifically describes behavior that is perceived as attention-seeking, excessive, or provocative.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
