逞

chěng

逞 — chěng

1. to show off; to flaunt

   别逞能，遇到不会的事要问人。 bié chěngnéng yùdào búhuì de shì yào wènrén — Don't try to show off; ask someone when you don't know something.

2. to carry out or succeed in a scheme

   他想逞一时之快，结果计划失败了。 tā xiǎng chěngyīshízhī kuài jiéguǒ jìhuà shībài le — He wanted to succeed quickly, but the plan failed.

3. to indulge (oneself); to give free rein to (an emotion or impulse)

   他逞口舌之快，结果伤了朋友的心。 tā chěng kǒushé zhī kuài jiéguǒ shāng le péngyǒu de xīn — He indulged in sharp words and ended up hurting his friend's feelings.

4. to give free rein to (often followed by a negative result)

   别让孩子逞性子，要教他分寸。 bié ràng háizi chěngxìngzi yào jiào tā fēncùn — Don't let the child run wild; teach him restraint.