Common Meanings
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kuā夸
To boast, exaggerate, or show off one's achievements or qualities, often in an excessive or insincere way.
他的演讲内容有些夸张，但听起来仍然很有趣
The content of his speech was a bit exaggerated, but it still sounded very interesting.
To praise; to commend; to speak highly of someone's achievements or qualities.
我们都夸她做得好。
We all praised her for doing a good job.
Extravagant; luxurious; excessive in expenditure. Often used to describe something that is overly showy or ostentatious, similar to '浮夸' (fú kuā).
他的家装设计很考究，但丝毫没有浮夸之气。
His home decoration design is very exquisite, but it has no hint of extravagance.