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yán zhòng
Definitions (CC-CEDICT)
to speak seriously
to exaggerate
Definitions (CC-CANTO)
Too serious; to say something over seriously that embarrasses someone; to say something that is over flattering
Definitions (Wiktionary)
verb, humble, often
to be excessively harsh (in one's criticism); (humble, of the listener) to be excessively polite or respectful to the speaker