夸张

Pronunciation:kuā zhāng
EN→ZH

Quick Translations

  • 夸张
  • 夸大
  • 夸张的描述

Definitions

noun

Definition

An exaggeration; a statement that represents something as better or worse than it really is.

In ZH

夸张；一种把事物表现得比实际情况更好或更坏的说法。

Examples

  • His storytelling is full of exaggerations that make everything sound more exciting than it is.
  • She tends to use exaggeration when describing her experiences to keep her audience entertained.
  • The advertisement is an exaggeration; the product doesn’t actually work the way they present it.

Cultural Notes

In English and Chinese, exaggeration is often used for humor or emphasis. However, in some cultural contexts, it may be seen as insincere or misleading.

verb

Definition

To exaggerate; to make something seem larger, greater, better, or worse than it is.

In ZH

夸大；使某事物看起来比实际情况更大、更好或更糟。

Examples

  • He always exaggerates his achievements to impress his friends.
  • Don’t exaggerate the situation; it’s not as bad as you think.
  • When you exaggerate your feelings, it can lead to misunderstandings.

Cultural Notes

Exaggerating can serve as a rhetorical device in both Chinese and English, but overuse may harm credibility.

adjective

Definition

Exaggerated; characterized by or involving exaggeration.

In ZH

夸张的；具备夸张特征的。

Examples

  • Her exaggerated expressions during the play made the audience laugh.
  • They put on an exaggerated performance that captured everyone’s attention.
  • His exaggerated claims about the product led to disappointment.

Cultural Notes

Exaggerated portrayals can be effective in various media to elicit strong reactions, but should be used judiciously.