Definition
大放厥词 is a four-character idiom (chengyu) that literally means 'to greatly let loose one's words.' It is used to describe someone who makes wild, boastful, or absurd statements — often with a critical tone. The word '厥' is an archaic possessive ('his/her/its'), but you don't need to analyze it; just remember the phrase as a fixed expression for 'talking nonsense' or 'bragging excessively.' It is typically used in formal or written contexts to criticize someone's speech.
v.o.
to make wild boasts or absurd statementsto talk nonsense
Examples
- 大放厥词,。Tā zài huìyì shàng dà, méi rén xiāngxìn tā de huà.He made wild boasts at the meeting, and no one believed him.
- 大放厥词,。Zhè piān wénzhāng dà, guāndiǎn gēnběn zhàn bú zhù jiǎo.This article talks absurdities; its viewpoints are completely untenable.
- ,大放厥词。Bié tīng tā de, tā búguò shì zài dà bàle.Don't listen to him; he's just spouting nonsense.
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