How to Say ‘Show off (pretentious)’ in Simplified Chinese
装逼
💬 Usage Tip: A slang term for someone who is overly pretentious or act like a show-off.
🇨🇳 In China: Commonly used among friends to poke fun at someone who's trying too hard to impress.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
装逼
[zhuāng bī]
to show off
To act in a way to impress others, often without substance.
他总是在朋友面前装逼。
He always shows off in front of his friends.
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