The Chinese journey moves from characters to idioms. This free tool explores 「吹牛拍馬」, detailing its meaning and use.
The idiom 「吹牛拍馬」 is the focus of our introduction today, and its explanation and application are listed below.
To brag: to brag; to flatter: to flatter. Refers to the behavior of bragging, self-boasting and blindly currying favor with others.
The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :
chuī niú pāi mǎ
while its Cantonese pinyin is :
cheui1 ngau4 paak3 ma5
There’s no shortage of Chinese idioms, each offering unique meanings and ways to use them. This guide is here to assist you as you improve your understanding of the language.
