ceoi1 hang4 saai3吹行晒
Jyutpingceoi1 hang4 saai3
Yalechēui hàhng saai
Definition
To spread a rumor, news, or trend far and wide; to hypes something up completely.
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How it's used
This expression uses the word 行 to denote something that is active, widespread, or in full swing. It carries a slightly negative connotation, implying that the information being spread is likely gossip or something that should have been kept private. It is almost exclusively used in informal, spoken contexts to describe the rapid and uncontrolled dissemination of news.
Examples
The matter has been spread everywhere, the whole company knows now.
Don't talk nonsense, it will be troublesome if the rumour spreads everywhere.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 吹水, which means to chat or brag. While both involve the word 吹, 吹行晒 specifically refers to the circulation of a rumour or news, whereas 吹水 refers to the act of idle conversation.
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