illustrious; show off
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Meanings
2 senses · 7 examplesadjective
illustrious; distinguished; celebrated
formalDescribes reputation, power, or family background that is prominent and respected. Often used in formal or literary contexts.
Tā他
chū出
shēn身
xiǎn显
yào耀
，
jiā家
zú族
shì世
dài代
wéi为
guān官
。
He comes from an illustrious family with generations of officials.
Zhè这
jiā家
qǐ企
yè业
céng曾
xiǎn显
yào耀
yī一
shí时
，
rú如
jīn今
què却
yǐ已
mò没
luò落
。
This enterprise was once illustrious for a time, but has now declined.
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Xiǎn显
yào耀
de的
mén门
dì第
gěi给
tā他
dài带
lái来
le了
hěn很
duō多
jī机
huì会
。
His illustrious family background brought him many opportunities.
verb
to show off; to flaunt; to parade
Implies displaying one's abilities, wealth, or achievements to others. Can carry a negative connotation of boastfulness but can also be used neutrally.
Tā他
zǒng总
shì是
xǐ喜
huan欢
xiǎn显
yào耀
zì自
jǐ己
de的
cái财
fù富
。
He always likes to show off his wealth.
Tā她
cóng从
bù不
xiǎn显
yào耀
zì自
jǐ己
de的
chéng成
jiù就
，
fēi非
cháng常
qiān谦
xū虚
。
She never shows off her achievements and is very modest.
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Bié别
zài在
wǒ我
miàn面
qián前
xiǎn显
yào耀
nǐ你
de的
běn本
shi事
！
Don't show off your abilities in front of me!
Tā他
zǒng总
ài爱
xiǎn显
yào耀
zì自
jǐ己
néng能
gàn干
，
qí其
shí实
méi没
shén什
me么
zhēn真
běn本
shi事
。
He always likes to show off how capable he is, but actually has no real skill.