逞强

chěngqiáng

HSK 7

逞强 — chěngqiáng

  1. to show off; to try to appear brave or tough (often when one is actually weak or uncomfortable)

    别逞强,有什么就说出来。 bié chěngqiáng yǒu shénme jiù shuō chūlái — Don't try to be brave — if something's wrong, just say it.