吹大法螺 — “To boast or brag excessively”
吹大法螺 is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to boast or brag excessively”. To talk big; to make extravagant claims. Literally, “To blow a big dharma conch”.
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吹大法螺 Pronunciation and Pinyin
吹大法螺 Character Breakdown
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他总是喜欢在同事面前吹大法螺，把自己的小成绩说得天花乱坠。
He always likes to blow his own horn in front of colleagues, exaggerating his small achievements to sound incredible.
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Open the tool →Questions about 吹大法螺
What does 吹大法螺 mean?
吹大法螺 (chuī dà fǎ luó) is a Chinese idiom (chengyu) meaning “to boast or brag excessively”.
How do you pronounce 吹大法螺?
吹大法螺 is pronounced chuī dà fǎ luó in Mandarin Chinese.
What does 吹大法螺 literally mean?
Literally, 吹大法螺 means “to blow a big dharma conch”. It is used to mean “to boast or brag excessively”.
What is the Chinese definition of 吹大法螺?
法螺：做佛事时用的乐器。原比喻佛之说法广被大众。后借以讽刺吹牛皮，说大话。