daai6 sau6 fun1 jing4大受歡迎大受欢迎
Jyutpingdaai6 sau6 fun1 jing4
Yaledaaih sauh fūn yìhng
Definition
Very popular; widely welcomed and well-received.
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How it's used
This phrase functions as a set expression to describe something or someone that has received a warm and widespread reception. It is more formal than simply saying someone is紅, which is the common colloquial way to describe a celebrity or trend being popular. You will frequently see this in news reports, advertisements, or when discussing the success of a product or public figure.
Examples
This movie is very popular in Hong Kong.
Do you know why he is so popular?
Related words
Common phrases
a very popular product
a very popular singer
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a person's personality in a casual setting, as it sounds like a formal evaluation. Use紅 instead when talking about friends or celebrities in everyday conversation.
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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.
