Definition
夸大其辞 is a four-character idiom meaning 'to exaggerate or overstate something'. It is often used to criticize someone for making claims that are bigger or more dramatic than the truth. You can use it as a verb phrase, e.g., 他喜欢夸大其辞 (he likes to exaggerate). It is similar to 夸大 but more formal and idiomatic, and it carries a negative connotation.
v
to exaggerateto overstateto make an exaggerated statement
Examples
- 夸大其辞，。Tā shuōhuà zǒngshì xǐhuan kuā dà, bié tài dàngzhēn.He always likes to exaggerate when he talks; don't take it too seriously.
- 夸大其辞，。Zhè piān bàodào kuā dà, bǎ xiǎo shì shuō chéng le dà shì.This report exaggerates, making a small matter into a big one.
- 夸大其辞，。Nǐ bú yào kuā dà, shíshìqiúshì de shuō.Don't exaggerate; speak based on facts.
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