boast of one's achievements; show off one's merits
Tone colorsmāmámǎmàma
Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesverb
to boast of one's achievements; to show off one's merits in front of others (often to seek rewards or recognition)
Often implies a self-promoting attitude, typically directed at superiors or peers to gain favor, rewards, or recognition. Usually carries a slightly negative connotation.
Tā他
zǒng总
ài爱
zài在
lǐng领
dǎo导
miàn面
qián前
mài卖
gōng功
。
He always loves to boast of his achievements in front of the leaders.
Tā他
mài卖
gōng功
yāo邀
shǎng赏
，
lìng令
rén人
bù不
chǐ齿
。
He showed off his merits to seek rewards, which was contemptible.
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Zhè这
ge个
rén人
zhǐ只
huì会
mài卖
gōng功
，
cóng从
bù不
tí提
jí及
tuán团
duì队
de的
nǔ努
lì力
。
This person only knows how to boast of his own contributions, never mentioning the team's efforts.