fun1 fu1歡呼欢呼
Jyutpingfun1 fu1
Yalefūn fū
Definition
To cheer or shout with joy.
neutralemotiondaily actions
How it's used
Expresses a collective or formal sense of celebration compared to more casual ways of expressing excitement. It is frequently used in news reports or descriptions of sports events and concerts to describe the reaction of a large crowd. While it implies vocalizing joy, it carries a slightly more organized or intense connotation than just shouting or yelling.
Examples
When the idol appeared on stage, the whole audience cheered immediately.
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Grammar guides
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