夸张 meaning and pronunciation

夸张
Simplified word
誇張
Traditional word

夸张 English definition

kuā zhāng

  • to exaggerate
  • overstated
  • exaggerated
  • hyperbole
  • (coll.) excessive
  • extreme
  • ridiculous

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  • (kuā): to boast; to exaggerate; to praise;
  • (zhāng): to open up; to spread; sheet of paper; classifier for flat objects, sheet; classifier for votes;