夸
Meaning: to boast, to exaggerate, to praise.
Radicals: 大 (dà - big) at the bottom. Top part 亏 (kuī - often phonetic or related to deficiency, creating a contrast).
张
Meaning: to stretch, to open, to spread.
Radicals: 弓 (gōng - bow) and 长 (cháng - long, grow).
例句 | Example 1
你太夸张了。
You are exaggerating.
例句 | Example 2
这一点儿也不夸张。
It is no exaggeration. / This is not exaggerating at all.
语法 & 用法 | Grammar & Usage
夸张 (kuāzhāng)can function as an adjective (e.g., 你的说法太夸张了 - Your statement is too exaggerated) or a verb (e.g., 他喜欢夸张 - He likes to exaggerate). In the video, it's primarily used adjectivally.- The structure
太 ... 了 (tài ... le)is a common way to express "too..." or "so...". Example:太好了! (tài hǎo le!)- Great! / Too good! - The structure
一点儿也/都 不 ... (yī diǎnr yě/dōu bù ...)means "not at all ...". Example:我一点儿也不累 (wǒ yī diǎnr yě bù lèi)- I'm not tired at all. - Cultural Context: Pointing out exaggeration is common in daily conversation, often used humorously or to gently challenge a statement. Understanding
夸张helps in navigating nuanced social interactions.
Use 夸张 to describe something over-the-top or unbelievable!
