吹牛 meaning and pronunciation

吹牛
Simplified/traditional word

吹牛 English definition

chuī niú
  • to brag
  • to chat (dialect)

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  • 吹 (chuī): to blow; to play a wind instrument; to blast; to puff; to boast; to brag; to end in failure; to fall through;
  • 牛 (niú): ox; cow; bull; CL:條|条[tiao2],頭|头[tou2]; (slang) awesome;