fei1 tang4飛騰飞腾
Jyutpingfei1 tang4
Yalefēi tàhng
Definition
To fly swiftly upward; to soar.
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How it's used
Often used metaphorically to describe rapid advancement in one's career or status. It carries a sense of energetic, unstoppable upward movement. While it can describe literal flight in literary contexts, in daily speech it almost exclusively refers to success or momentum.
Examples
His career is soaring, it really makes people envious.
Look at how his momentum is soaring, he will definitely succeed.
Related words
Common phrases
soaring to success and wealth
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe physical objects moving upward in a casual way, as it sounds overly dramatic or poetic. It is reserved for abstract concepts like progress, fame, or ambition.
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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.
