fun1 sing1 leoi4 dung6歡聲雷動欢声雷动
Jyutpingfun1 sing1 leoi4 dung6
Yalefūn sīng lèuih duhng
Definition
Greeted with cheers; thunderous applause or cheering that shakes the ground.
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How it's used
This idiom is primarily used in formal or literary contexts to describe a very intense, loud reaction from a crowd. While it is understood in spoken Cantonese, it feels quite dramatic and is rarely used in casual, everyday conversation. It is best reserved for describing public events, performances, or significant announcements.
Examples
As soon as he appeared on stage, the whole venue erupted in thunderous applause.
Related words
Common phrases
the whole venue erupted in thunderous applause
Common mistake
Learners often mistakenly use this to describe a single person clapping or a small group cheering, but the term implies a massive, collective roar or thunderous sound that fills a large space.
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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.
