English–Chinese
“exaggerated” in Chinese
Chinese
Pronunciation
Pinyinkuā zhāng
Example
他的反应很夸张。tā de fǎn yìng hěn kuā zhāng
His reaction is very exaggerated.
How to say “exaggerated” in Chinese
“Exaggerated” in Chinese is 夸张 (kuā zhāng).
Makes something look bigger, stronger, or more serious than the facts support.
Example sentences with 夸张
媒体的报道很夸张，为了吸引眼球。méi tǐ de bào dào hěn kuā zhāng wèi le xī yǐn yǎn qiú
Media reports are very exaggerated to attract attention.
Tips for using 夸张
- In conversation, the word can mark a dramatic reaction lightly, but it can also sound critical, so tone and context show whether the overstatement is playful or meant as a complaint.