English–Chinese
“hype” in Chinese
How to say “hype” in Chinese
“Hype” in Chinese is 吹捧 (chuī pěng).
Words inflate a person or thing, making its public importance look larger than reality.
Example sentences with 吹捧
这个新人其实并不太有实力，却被媒体吹捧过头。zhè ge xīn rén qí shí bìng bú tài yǒu shí lì què bèi méi tǐ chuī pěng guò tóu
Although this newcomer is not actually very capable, the media hyped them too much.
Tips for using 吹捧
- In news and conversation, this verb often signals that the praise is excessive or undeserved, so it can sound critical rather than warmly approving.
Other Chinese words for “hype”
媒体在炒作这个新闻。méi tǐ zài chǎo zuò zhè ge xīn wén
The media are hyping this news.