吹牛拍馬 chuī niú pāi mǎ

DEFINITIONS

  1. to resort to bragging and flattering

CHARACTERS

吹 chuī
HSK 5
blow; puff; brag, boast
牛 niú
HSK 2
cow, ox, bull; KangXi radical93
拍 pāi
HSK 5
clap, tap, beat; beat or rhythm
馬 mǎ horse; surname; KangXi radical 187