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Definition
To skyrocket; to rise sharply in a short period of time.
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How it's used
Focuses on the intensity and speed of an increase, often implying a sense of alarm or surprise. It is frequently used in news reports or casual conversations regarding economic data, weather, or prices. Unlike generic verbs for rising, this carries a strong connotation of an uncontrollable or vertical trajectory.
Examples
Vegetable prices have skyrocketed quite dramatically recently.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this for gradual or steady growth, as it specifically describes a sudden, sharp spike. It is also typically reserved for quantitative data like numbers, prices, or levels, rather than abstract concepts like popularity or mood.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
