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hư trương

Anh ta thích hư trương bằng cách đeo một chiếc đồng hồ hàng hiệu giả.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To show off, to display something that is essentially empty, false, or without real substance: The word describes the act of putting on a display, boasting, or making a show of something (like talent, strength, or status) that is either non-existent, exaggerated, or hollow at its core. The focus is on creating a deceptive appearance of value or capability.
Usage Examples
  • Verb:
    • Anh ta chẳng có tài cán gì, chỉ thích hư trương. (He has no real talent, he just likes to show off.)
    • Công ty đó đang hư trương thanh thế để thu hút nhà đầu tư. (That company is displaying/showing off unsubstantial strength to attract investors.)
    • Đừng hư trương những thứ mình không có. (Don't show off things you don't possess.)
Advanced Usage
  • The term often carries a strong negative connotation, implying criticism, deceit, or foolishness. It is used to describe behavior that is seen as pretentious and aimed at misleading others about one's true nature or abilities.
    • Bản chất của chế độ đó là hư trương và dối trá. (The nature of that regime is ostentation and deceit.)
Variants and Related Words
  • Khoe khoang (verb): To boast, to brag. This is a more general synonym for showing off, but does not necessarily imply the thing being shown off is false or empty.
  • Phô trương (verb): To flaunt, to parade. This emphasizes overt display, which can be of real or fake things.
  • Màu mè (adjective): Flashy, showy. Describes something designed to attract attention, often superficially.
  • Hão huyền (adjective): Illusory, vain. Describes something empty or futile, often relating to hopes or boasts.
Synonyms
  • To boast (about nothing)
  • To put on a false front
  • To engage in ostentation
Related Idioms
  • "Nói một đường làm một nẻo": To say one thing and do another. This relates to the dishonesty implied by "hư trương."
  • "Tốt gỗ hơn tốt nước sơn": The quality of the wood is more important than the quality of the varnish/paint. This idiom contrasts inner substance with outer appearance, criticizing the kind of empty display "hư trương" represents.
hư trương

Anh ta thích hư trương bằng cách đeo một chiếc đồng hồ hàng hiệu giả.

  1. Show off, display (something essentially empty)
    • Tài thì chẳng có gì lại hay hư trương
      To be in the habit of showing off an inexistent talent
    • Hư trương thanh thế
      To show off unsubstantial strength

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