publicize vigorously; extravagant and ostentatious
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Meanings
2 senses · 5 examplesverb
to publicize widely; to promote vigorously
literaryOriginal meaning of the idiom, often used in historical or literary contexts describing the promotion of ideas or achievements.
Gǔ古
dài代
wén文
rén人
cháng常
pū铺
zhāng张
yáng扬
lì厉
，
yǐ以
zhāng彰
xiǎn显
qí其
xué学
shù术
chéng成
jiù就
。
Ancient scholars often publicized vigorously to showcase their academic achievements.
Tā他
zài在
wén文
zhāng章
zhōng中
pū铺
zhāng张
yáng扬
lì厉
，
dà大
sì肆
xuān宣
yáng扬
zì自
jǐ己
de的
gōng功
jì绩
。
In his article, he made a great display, vigorously promoting his own merits.
adjective
extremely extravagant and ostentatious; lavish
formalModern usage describing wasteful extravagance, often with a negative connotation criticizing excessive display of wealth.
Zhè这
chǎng场
hūn婚
lǐ礼
pū铺
zhāng张
yáng扬
lì厉
，
huā花
fèi费
le了
shù数
bǎi百
wàn万
，
yǐn引
qǐ起
le了
bù不
shǎo少
zhēng争
yì议
。
This wedding was extremely lavish, costing millions, which sparked considerable controversy.
Tā他
fǎn反
duì对
pū铺
zhāng张
yáng扬
lì厉
de的
zuò作
fēng风
，
zhǔ主
zhāng张
qín勤
jiǎn俭
jié节
yuē约
。
He opposes an extravagant and ostentatious style, advocating diligence and frugality.
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Gǔ古
dài代
dì帝
wáng王
de的
zàng葬
lǐ礼
wǎng往
wǎng往
pū铺
zhāng张
yáng扬
lì厉
，
hào耗
fèi费
jù巨
dà大
。
The funerals of ancient emperors were often extravagantly ostentatious, costing enormous amounts.