daai6 hang4 kei4 dou6大行其道
Jyutpingdaai6 hang4 kei4 dou6
Yaledaaih hàhng kèih douh
Definition
To be very popular, highly prevalent, or in vogue.
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How it's used
Often carries a slightly critical or weary undertone when describing trends that the speaker finds annoying or questionable. While it describes popularity, it specifically refers to the spread of a practice, ideology, or social phenomenon rather than the popularity of a specific consumer product or celebrity.
Examples
This retro trend is really popular lately.
Why has online shopping become so popular around here?
Related words
Common phrases
unhealthy trends are rampant
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe the popularity of a person or a single item, as it is reserved for abstract trends, movements, or widespread behaviors.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
