fu1 sing1呼聲呼声
Jyutpingfu1 sing1
Yalefū sīng
Definition
A public opinion, voice, or outcry.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to a collective, vocal expression of public opinion or a shared demand. It often implies a rising or widespread sentiment rather than just a single person's view. You will frequently encounter it in news reports or formal discussions about social movements or political trends.
Examples
There is a strong public demand for price reductions.
Can you hear the sounds of protest outside?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simple noise or shouting. It carries a specific connotation of a collective stance or a public call for action, making it inappropriate for describing random yelling or individual speech.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
