show off one's wealth; flaunt riches
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to show off one's wealth; to flaunt riches
informalOften implies a deliberate or boastful display of wealth, which can attract unwanted attention or envy. It can be considered unwise or socially inappropriate.
Tā他
xǐ喜
huān欢
mǎi买
míng名
chē车
míng名
biǎo表
，
jīng经
cháng常
zài在
péng朋
yǒu友
quān圈
lòu露
fù富
。
He likes to buy luxury cars and watches and often shows off his wealth on social media.
Zuò做
rén人
yào要
dī低
diào调
，
bú不
yào要
dào到
chù处
lòu露
fù富
，
miǎn免
de得
zhāo招
lái来
má麻
fan烦
。
One should be low-key and not flaunt wealth everywhere to avoid trouble.
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Tā他
gāng刚
fā发
le了
cái财
，
jiù就
rěn忍
bú不
zhù住
zài在
qīn亲
qi戚
miàn面
qián前
lòu露
fù富
。
He just made a fortune and couldn't help showing it off in front of his relatives.