耍
play; perform; show off; trick
Meanings
5 senses · 21 examplesverb
to play; to have fun
dialectUsed primarily in northern Chinese dialects, refers to casual recreation for children or relaxed entertainment.
Let the kids play in the yard.
Shall we go have fun in the park this weekend?
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Stop messing around here and go home to do your homework right away.
The kids played so hard they were sweating all over their heads.
This is a big village matter, it's not something to fool around with!
verb
to perform; to put on a show
informalRefers to skillful performances using props or physical movements, common in informal contexts.
This old master knows how to perform with a big broadsword.
A street performer is doing acrobatic tricks to attract a crowd.
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Stop putting on those cheap tricks to fool people, everyone sees right through you.
He performed a nunchaku routine at the party and won loud applause from everyone.
That con artist played tricks at the market to swindle people out of their money.
verb
to show off; to put on airs
derogatoryCarries a negative connotation, referring to showing off one's abilities, temper, or status in an ostentatious way.
Stop showing off your writing skills in front of your colleagues, everyone finds it annoying.
Whenever he gets angry, he throws a tantrum and doesn't consider other people's feelings at all.
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He acts like a big shot just because he got a small official position, it's so contemptible.
Don't be rude to your elders, apologize right now!
Some internet celebrities like to show off their good looks during live streams to grab attention.
verb
to trick; to deceive
neutralRefers to deceiving or taking advantage of someone, often used to express frustration at being fooled.
He actually tricked me and told the whole class my secret.
We were fooled, this whole thing never actually happened.
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Don't try to outsmart the teacher, they saw right through your trick.
He always uses underhanded tricks to frame his competitors.
Stop playing games, be honest and tell us exactly what you did.
noun
a surname
Used as a family name, relatively rare in China.
This teacher's surname is Shuǎ, you can call him Teacher Shuǎ.