khoe khoang

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The Vietnamese word "khoe khoang" means to boast or brag about something, often in a way that shows off. It can refer to showing off possessions, achievements, or even knowledge.

Usage Instructions:

• "Khoe khoang" is typically used in informal conversations. It can have a negative connotation if someone feels that another person is showing off too much or inappropriately.
• You might use "khoe khoang" when discussing someone who is overly proud of their accomplishments.

Example:

• "Anh ấy thường khoe khoang về chiếc xe mới của mình."
  • Translation: "He often brags about his new car."

Advanced Usage:

• You might encounter phrases like "khoe khoang chữ nghĩa," which means to show off one's knowledge or culture. This phrase implies a sense of pride in one's education or cultural background.

Word Variants:

• Khoe: To show off or display.
• Khoang: Often used in the context of showing off but can imply a broader sense of making something appear more significant than it is.

Different Meanings:

While "khoe khoang" primarily refers to boasting or bragging, the individual words can have other meanings: - "Khoe" can simply mean to show or display something. - In some contexts, "khoe" can also mean to reveal or expose.

Synonyms:

• Khoe: To show off.
• Nổ: To brag (slang, often used in a critical sense).
• Tự hào: To be proud (though this is more about pride than bragging).

Academic

1. Boast, brag, show off
   • Khoe khoang chữ nghĩa
     To show off one's culture