Definition

1. Verb:
   • To boast about oneself / to brag: The act of praising one's own abilities, achievements, or possessions in a proud and often excessive way.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • Anh ta luôn tự khoa về thành tích của mình. (He always boasts about his achievements.)
  • Đừng tự khoa, hãy để người khác đánh giá. (Don't brag; let others judge.)

Advanced Usage

• This verb carries a negative connotation, implying vanity or excessive pride. It is often used in critical or advisory contexts.

Variants and Related Words

• Khoe khoang (v): to show off, to boast. This is a more common and general synonym.
  • Cô ấy thích khoe khoang chiếc xe mới. (She likes to show off her new car.)

Synonyms

• Brag: to talk boastfully.
• Boast: to speak with excessive pride.
• Vaunt (archaic/literary): to praise excessively.

Related Idioms

• Khoe mẽ: to show off, to brag (similar meaning, slightly more colloquial).
  • Anh ấy chỉ biết khoe mẽ chứ không có thực tài. (He only knows how to show off but has no real talent.)