cung1 soeng5 wan4 siu1衝上雲霄冲上云霄
Jyutpingcung1 soeng5 wan4 siu1
Yalechūng séuhng wàhn sīu
Definition
Triumph in the Skies, a famous Hong Kong television drama series.
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How it's used
Originally a poetic idiom meaning to soar into the clouds, this phrase became synonymous with the aviation industry in Hong Kong due to the immense popularity of the TVB drama series. It is now rarely used in its literal sense in daily conversation, as listeners will almost immediately associate it with the show or the pilot profession. When referring to the show, it is common to add 呢套劇 after the title to clarify the context.
Examples
The drama Triumph in the Skies is truly a classic.
Related words
Common phrases
Triumph in the Skies theme song
Triumph in the Skies sequel
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
