fung1 mei5 jat1 si4風靡一時风靡一时
Jyutpingfung1 mei5 jat1 si4
Yalefūng méih yāt sìh
Definition
To be fashionable or extremely popular for a period of time.
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How it's used
Describes a trend or product that captures widespread attention but eventually fades away. It implies a sense of nostalgia or looking back at a past phenomenon rather than describing something currently at the peak of its popularity. It is often used in media or casual conversation to discuss cultural fads, fashion, or viral hits from previous years.
Examples
That song was really extremely popular back in the day.
Why did this game become so popular for a while?
Related words
Common phrases
was once extremely popular
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe something that is currently popular or a permanent fixture in society, as it specifically highlights a temporary, historical surge in interest.
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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.
