fung1 bo1風波风波
Jyutpingfung1 bo1
Yalefūng bō
Definition
A disturbance, crisis, or dramatic event that stirs up trouble and causes worry.
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How it's used
Focuses on the sudden, disruptive nature of an event rather than just a disagreement. It often implies a situation that spreads or affects many people, similar to a storm causing waves. Use this when describing a scandal, a sudden conflict, or a series of events that cause public or social anxiety.
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coeng4場chèunghExamples
A disturbance recently broke out at the company.
Why did you have to stir up such a big fuss?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 麻煩, which is a general term for trouble or annoyance. 風波 specifically refers to a dramatic, often public or group-level event, whereas 麻煩 is usually personal and smaller in scale.
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