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逞能

chěng néng
HSK 7

English Meaning

to show off one's ability; to boast one's merits

Authentic Cinema Dialogue 3 CURATED EVIDENCE CLIPS
你就说我逞能跟别人打赌来着
HSK 7 00:01
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💡 INTENT:

“Make me look foolish rather than let her know the real, worrying truth.”

1. PREVIOUS

这事别跟柏庶说 省得她心里有负担

“Don't tell Bai Shu that. So she won't feel burdened.”

“Just say I was showing off and bet someone.”

3. NEXT

你这赌打得可真够贵的

“That was one expensive bet you made.”

《隐身的名字》 · hospital_and_health
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这人太爱逞能了吧
HSK 7 00:01
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1. PREVIOUS

我帮您拿吧

“Let me carry this for you.”

“This woman loves showing off too much.”

3. NEXT

不识好歹

“Ungrateful.”

要不是他逞能回来
HSK 5 00:01
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💡 INTENT:

“He caused all this trouble by trying to act like a hero.”

1. PREVIOUS

比武之时

“During the martial contest, if he hadn't appeared...”

“During the martial contest, if he hadn't appeared...”

3. NEXT

我跟你说过多少次

“How many times have I told you?”

《莫离》 · crisis_and_conflict
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