Definition
胡吹 is an informal verb meaning 'to brag wildly' or 'to talk big'. The 胡 (hú) prefix adds a sense of 'recklessly' or 'without basis', so 胡吹 implies exaggerated or unfounded boasting — stronger than just 吹牛 (chuīniú, 'to brag'). You can use it when someone is making claims that are obviously untrue or exaggerated. It's colloquial and slightly dismissive in tone.
v.
to brag wildlyto talk big (with unfounded claims)
Examples
- 胡吹，。Tā zǒng ài hú chuī, bié xìn tā de huà.He always loves to brag wildly — don't believe his words.
- 胡吹，。Bié hú chuī le, nǐ gēnběn zuò bú dào.Stop talking big — you can't do it at all.
- 胡吹。Tā zài huì shàng hú chuī zìjǐ rènshi hěn duō míngrén.He bragged wildly at the meeting about knowing many famous people.
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