ceoi1 zi1 joek6 mou6趨之若鶩趋之若鹜
Jyutpingceoi1 zi1 joek6 mou6
Yalechēui jī yeuhk mouh
Definition
To scramble or rush for something in large numbers, like a flock of ducks.
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How it's used
Carries a slightly critical or detached tone, often implying that the crowd is following a trend blindly or without much thought. It is a formal idiom that stands out significantly in casual speech, so it is usually reserved for describing news, market trends, or social phenomena rather than everyday personal activities.
Examples
People are flocking to queue up at that newly opened restaurant.
Why is everyone scrambling to get into this investment project?
Related words
Common phrases
all flocking to
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use it to describe a simple crowd or a busy place, but it specifically requires the sense of a collective, impulsive rush toward a goal or trend.
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