How to Say ‘Stop bragging!’ in Simplified Chinese
别吹牛了！
bié chuī niú le
[byeh chuīniú le]
🇨🇳 In China: Friends say this teasingly when someone exaggerates. It's ribbing between friends, not a harsh accusation.
Phrase Breakdown
别
bié
[byeh]
don't; do not
Used to tell someone not to do something in a direct but common way.
别担心，你一定能找到机会。
Don't worry, you will definitely find an opportunity.
吹牛
chuī niú
[chuīniú]
to brag
To boast or exaggerate; literally 'blow the cow'.
你就会吹牛。
All you can do is brag.
了
le
[le]
stop (change-of-state particle)
After 别 + verb, it means 'stop doing it now'.
别哭了！
Stop crying!
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