fung1 mei5風靡风靡

Jyutpingfung1 mei5

Yalefūng méih

動詞Rare

Definition

To be extremely popular, fashionable, or all the rage.

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How it's used

Usage of this term often implies a trend that has swept through a large group of people or a wide area, rather than just being generally well-liked. It carries a sense of intensity, suggesting that everyone is talking about or trying to get their hands on the item or idea. It is frequently used in contexts involving fashion, technology, or entertainment trends.

Examples

le1呢fun2款bo1波haai4鞋zeoi3最gan6近喺hai2香hoeng1港gong2好hou2風fung1靡。

This style of sneakers has been very popular in Hong Kong lately.

nei5你zi1知m4唔zi1知bin1邊joeng6樣je5嘢喺hai2學hok6校haau6最zeoi3風fung1靡mo1呀？

Do you know what is the most popular thing at school?

Common phrases

fung1風mo1靡jat1一si4時

to be all the rage for a time

fung1風mo1靡cyun4全kau4球

to take the world by storm

Common mistake

Learners often mistake this for a simple adjective like 好紅 or 流行. It is a formal verb that describes the act of influencing or capturing the attention of the masses, so it sounds slightly more literary or journalistic than everyday speech.