chàng​gāo​diào

to talk big; to sing the high part

Senses

唱高调/ 唱高調 chàng​gāo​diào to talk big; to sing the high part

To use high-flown or empty words; to affect a high moral tone or voice unrealistic ideals without the intention of following through

References

erhua_variant 唱高调儿/唱高調兒 唱高调/唱高調