daai6 sai3 so2 ceoi1大勢所趨大势所趋
Jyutpingdaai6 sai3 so2 ceoi1
Yaledaaih sai só chēui
Definition
An inevitable trend or the general direction in which affairs are developing.
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How it's used
This idiom carries a sense of inevitability, suggesting that a situation is moving in a certain direction that cannot be easily stopped or reversed. It is often used in formal or analytical contexts, such as discussing economic shifts, technological progress, or societal changes. While it sounds slightly more formal than everyday slang, it is frequently used in news, business discussions, and serious conversations about the future.
Examples
Digital transformation is already the inevitable trend.
Do you think this industry is the current trend?
Related words
Common phrases
to go along with the inevitable trend
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