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No. 4,889 in Chinese

誇張

Exaggeration.

In a sentence

  • 這種說法實在太誇張了,完全不符合實際情況。

    This statement is really exaggerated and does not match the actual situation.

    Here, '誇張' is used to describe how the statement is overly exaggerated, implying that the claim stretches beyond the truth, and is commonly used to critique such scenarios.

  • 他能每秒跑百米,這未免也太誇張了吧。

    He can run a hundred meters in one second; that's way too exaggerated.

    In this sentence, '誇張' emphasizes the implausibility of the scenario presented, often used in informal contexts to highlight unrealistic claims.

  • 戲劇裡人物的表情常常誇張是為了加強情感的表達。

    The expressions of characters in drama are often exaggerated to enhance emotional expression.

    Here, '誇張' is employed to describe intentional exaggeration in dramatized scenarios like theater or literature, highlighting its use as a stylistic device.

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