Definition
逞能 is a negative verb meaning 'to show off one's ability' — but with a strong implication that the person is overestimating their skill or taking unnecessary risks to impress others. It's often used in warnings (别逞能), criticisms (他就爱逞能), or to describe someone who acts beyond their real capacity.
v
to show off one's ability (often beyond one's actual capability)to act tough or overconfident
Examples
- 逞能，。Bié chěng néng le, zhège rènwu nǐ yí ge rén wán bu chéng.Stop showing off — you can't finish this task alone.
- 逞能，。Tā jiù ài zài rén qián chěng néng, jiéguǒ chángcháng nào xiàohua.He loves to show off in front of others, and often ends up making a fool of himself.
- 逞能。Zhè cì shìgù shì yīnwèi tā chěng néng zàochéng de.This accident was caused by his showing off his abilities.
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