No. 1,446 in Chinese
吹
"吹" means "to blow" or "to boast."
In a sentence
风吹过树叶，发出沙沙的声音。
The wind blows through the leaves, creating a rustling sound.
In this sentence, '吹' means 'to blow' and is used to describe the action of the wind moving or blowing.
他喜欢吹自己的成绩，显得很自满。
He likes to brag about his achievements, appearing very conceited.
Here, '吹' is used figuratively to mean 'to brag' or 'to boast,' showcasing a metaphorical use related to speaking exaggeratedly.
乐队中有人负责吹长笛，还有人负责打鼓。
In the band, someone is responsible for playing the flute, while others take care of playing the drums.
In this context, '吹' means 'to play (by blowing)' an instrument, specifically wind instruments like the flute.
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