耍 | Chinese meaning

耍【shuǎ】

HSK 7-9

to play with
to wield
to act (cool etc)
to display (a skill, one's temper etc)

Generated definitions (experimental)

to play with

This meaning indicates engaging in playful or entertaining activities, often associated with leisure and enjoyment.

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He likes to play ball in the park.

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The children are playing in the yard.

to wield

This refers to the act of holding or using a tool or weapon effectively, suggesting control and skill in the action.

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He wields the sword very skillfully.

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She wields the axe, looking very powerful.

to act (cool etc)

This meaning suggests behaving in a way meant to impress others, often with an air of confidence or swagger.

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He likes to act cool in front of his friends.

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She always acts cool at the parties.

to display (a skill, one's temper etc)

This indicates showing off a particular ability or emotion, often to gain attention or admiration.

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He displayed his skills during the competition.

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She always displays an unhappy expression when she is angry.

Generated collocations (experimental)

to show off skillsto act coolto flirt or behave lewdlyto treat something as a joketo use a saber (or flaunt one's ability)to use tricks or cunningto exert unnecessary effortto talk big or boastto perform tricksto be sly or cunningto perform magic tricksto fool around with friends