How to say “show-off” in Chinese
From cute flex to unbearable
The mildest way to say “show-off” in Chinese is 臭美 (chòu měi), “vain (lit. smelly pretty)”. The strongest is 装什么装 (zhuāng shén me zhuāng), “who are you trying to fool?”. Here are all 5, ranked mild to strong, with pinyin and when to use each one.
臭美
vain (lit. smelly pretty)
Teasing. For the mirror-selfie friend
显摆
to show off
New phone on the table. Again
Heard in real Chinese videos
你搁我这显摆啥？
No, you're doing well, so why show off to me?
笑翻天-Laughing like crazy on YouTube, at 5:36
嘚瑟
smug, cocky
Northern slang for 'look at me'
炫富
to flex your money
The rich-kid instagram move
装什么装
who are you trying to fool?
Ends any flex on the spot
Quick answers
- How do you say “show-off” in Chinese?
- The mildest way to say “show-off” in Chinese is 臭美 (chòu měi), “vain (lit. smelly pretty)”. The strongest is 装什么装 (zhuāng shén me zhuāng), “who are you trying to fool?”. Here are all 5, ranked mild to strong, with pinyin and when to use each one.
- What is the mildest way to say “show-off” in Chinese?
- 臭美 (chòu měi): vain (lit. smelly pretty). Teasing. For the mirror-selfie friend.
- What is the strongest way to say “show-off” in Chinese?
- 装什么装 (zhuāng shén me zhuāng): who are you trying to fool?. Ends any flex on the spot.
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