khoác lác

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The Vietnamese word "khoác lác" means to brag or boast. It refers to the act of talking about oneself or one's achievements in a way that shows off or exaggerates, often to make oneself look better than they really are.

Usage Instructions:

• Use "khoác lác" when you want to describe someone who is talking too much about their successes or abilities, especially when they are not being completely truthful or modest.
• It can be used in both formal and informal settings, but is more common in casual conversations.

Examples:

1. Casual Conversation:

   • "Anh ấy luôn khoác lác về việc mình đã đi du lịch khắp thế giới."
   • (He always brags about traveling all over the world.)

2. In a Story:

   • "Trong bữa tiệc, có một người khoác lác về thành tích học tập của mình."
   • (At the party, there was someone bragging about their academic achievements.)

Advanced Usage:

• You can use "khoác lác" in a more critical context, implying that the bragging is not just excessive but also untrue or dishonest.
• Example: "Cô ta khoác lác quá mức về công việc của mình, khiến mọi người cảm thấy không tin tưởng."
  • (She brags excessively about her job, making everyone feel distrustful.)

Word Variants:

• Khoác lác một cách thái quá: to brag excessively.
• Khoe khoang: a similar term that also means to show off or boast, but can refer to both oneself and others.

Different Meanings:

• While "khoác lác" primarily means to brag, in some contexts, it can also imply exaggeration, like when someone tells a story that is more dramatic than it really was.

Synonyms:

• Khoe khoang: to show off, similar in meaning but might not always imply dishonesty.
• Nổ: literally means "to explode," but in slang, it can also mean to brag or boast, often used in a more informal or playful context.

Academic

1. Brag, boast