cyun4 hoi1傳開传开
Jyutpingcyun4 hoi1
Yalechyùhn hōi
Definition
To spread; to become widely known (of news, rumors, or secrets).
colloquialcommunication
How it's used
Focuses on the process of information moving from a small circle to the general public. It often implies a loss of privacy or control over a secret, carrying a slightly negative or cautionary nuance when used with sensitive information.
Examples
This piece of news spread very quickly.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 傳播, which is more formal and often used in scientific or academic contexts like the spread of a virus or media broadcasting. 傳開 is strictly for gossip, news, or rumors among people.
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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.
