fung1 tau4 dan2風頭躉风头趸
Jyutpingfung1 tau4 dan2
Yalefūng tàuh dán
Definition
A popular person who is in the public eye, enjoys the limelight, or seeks attention.
colloquialpeople
How it's used
Carries a nuance that can shift between admiration for someone popular and mild annoyance at someone who craves attention. It is often applied to students who are popular for their looks or extracurricular achievements, or to celebrities who dominate media headlines. The term implies that the person is currently the focus of public interest, whether they actively seek it or simply possess a magnetic personality.
Measure word
go3個goExamples
keoi5佢sai3細go3個ji5已ging1經hai6係hok6學haau6校ge3嘅fung1風tau4頭dan2躉，heoi3去dou3到bin1邊dou1都do1多jan4人wai4圍zyu6住。
He was already a popular figure at school when he was young, with people surrounding him wherever he went.
Why do you like being the center of attention so much? You always need people to notice you.
Related words
Common phrases
the most popular student in school
to be the center of attention
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being popular or having many friends, as it specifically emphasizes being the center of attention or a prominent public figure. It is not used for someone who is merely well-liked in a quiet or private social circle.
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