khoa trương
verbadjectivenoun Sino-Vietnamese
Hanoi [xwaː˧˧ t͡ɕɨəŋ˧˧]Huế [kʰwaː˧˧ ʈɨəŋ˧˧]Saigon [kʰwaː˧˧ ʈɨəŋ˧˧] browser voice
Each syllable carries one of six tones; the mark on the vowel tells you which. How the six tones sound →
khoa trương means to boast; to brag.
Chinese characters: 誇張 (誇 “to boast” + 張 “to expand”)
Meanings of khoa trương in English
Verb
- to boast; to brag
- to exaggerate; to overstate
Adjective
- exaggerated; overstated
Noun
- an exaggeration; overstatement
Etymology
Sino-Vietnamese word from 誇張, composed of 誇 (“to boast”) and 張 (“to expand”).
Frequently asked questions
What does khoa trương mean in English?
khoa trương (verb) means "to boast; to brag".
How do you pronounce khoa trương?
IPA: Hanoi [xwaː˧˧ t͡ɕɨəŋ˧˧]; Saigon [kʰwaː˧˧ ʈɨəŋ˧˧]. Tones: khoa — level tone (ngang), trương — level tone (ngang).
Is khoa trương a Sino-Vietnamese word?
Yes. khoa trương is a Sino-Vietnamese word from the Chinese characters 誇張.