Definition
逞 is a bound form (不成词语素) that cannot stand alone in modern Chinese. It appears in compounds like 逞能 (to show off one's ability), 逞强 (to flaunt one's strength), and 得逞 (to succeed in a scheme). The core meaning is 'to display or carry out something, often with a negative connotation of arrogance or ill intent.' It is not used as an independent verb.
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(bound form) to show offto flaunt (one's ability, strength, etc.)(bound form) to succeed in carrying out (a scheme, evil design)
Examples
- 。Tā zǒng xǐhuan zài biérén miànqián chěng néng.He always likes to show off his abilities in front of others.
- 。Nàge yīnmóu zuìzhōng méiyǒu dé chěng.That conspiracy ultimately did not succeed.
- ，。Bié chěng qiáng le, nǐ gēnběn zuò bú dào.Stop trying to show off your strength — you simply can't do it.
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