fong1 hing1 mei6 ngaai6方興未艾方兴未艾

Jyutpingfong1 hing1 mei6 ngaai6

Yalefōng hīng meih ngaaih

語句

Definition

Just starting to flourish and still growing rapidly; on the rise.

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How it's used

This is a formal idiom that sounds quite sophisticated in spoken Cantonese. It is typically used in professional or academic contexts to describe trends or industries that are gaining momentum rather than fading away. Using it in casual conversation can make you sound like you are quoting a news report or giving a formal presentation.

Examples

ni1呢go3個hong4行jip6業ji1依gaa1家fong1方hing1興mei6未ngaai6艾，hou2好jau5有cin4前ging2景。

This industry is currently flourishing and has great prospects.

nei5你gok3覺dak1得le1呢zung3種san1新fo1科gei6技hai6係mai6咪fong1方hing1興mei6未ngaai6艾aa4呀？

Do you think this new technology is still on the rise?

Common phrases

fong1方hing1興mei6未ngaai6艾ge3嘅ceoi1趨sai3勢

a flourishing trend

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a simple adjective, but it functions as a descriptive phrase. Avoid using it to describe people or physical objects, as it is strictly reserved for abstract concepts like trends, movements, or economic developments.