daai3 hei2帶起带起
Jyutpingdaai3 hei2
Yaledaai héi
Definition
To start a trend; to make something popular.
colloquialdaily actionspeople
How it's used
Focuses on the active role someone plays in initiating or popularising a movement, trend, or culture. It implies a sense of leadership or influence where the person acts as a catalyst for change. Use it when describing how a specific individual or event turned something niche into a mainstream phenomenon.
Examples
He started this trend.
Who started this trend/atmosphere?
Related words
Common phrases
to start a trend
to set a tone or atmosphere
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 帶走, which means to take something away. Learners often mistake 帶起 for simply carrying something, but it is strictly used for abstract concepts like trends, habits, or movements.
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