thổi phồng
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Meaning
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To represent something as being better, worse, or larger than it really is.
vi Cô ấy thường thổi phồng mọi chuyện để gây sự chú ý.
en She often exaggerates everything to get attention.
To promote something excessively or intensively to generate excitement or public interest.
vi Giới truyền thông đang thổi phồng buổi ra mắt sản phẩm mới.
en The media is hyping up the launch of the new product.
To enlarge or magnify a fact beyond reality.