自吹自擂 (zi6 ceoi1 zi6 leoi4 | zi4 chui1 zi4 lei2) : to boast about oneself

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自吹自擂

zi6 ceoi1 zi6 leoi4

zi4 chui1 zi4 lei2

to boast about oneself; blowing his own trumpet;

Level: 3
This term is used in both Cantonese and Mandarin/Standard written Chinese.

自吹自擂

This word has been viewed 2311 times since 30th Oct 2012, was added by bernard on 22nd Jan 2008 15:40 and last edited on 30th Oct 2008 19:03

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自 zi6 - self; private; personal
吹 ceoi1 - to blow; to puff; brag; boast
自 zi6 - self; private; personal
擂 leoi4 - thump; grind; boxing ring

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佢噉嘅三板斧仲敢喺一哥面前自吹自擂? 粵
He is not capable but yet has the audacity to blow his trumpet before the master?

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