fung1 sing1風聲风声
Jyutpingfung1 sing1
Yalefūng sīng
Definition
The sound of wind blowing, or leaked news and rumors.
- sound of the wind blowing
- rumor, news, or leaked information
colloquialcommunicationother
How it's used
Refers primarily to rumors, inside information, or the general atmosphere surrounding a situation rather than literal wind noise. It is frequently used in contexts involving secrecy or caution, where people are monitoring the situation to see if it is safe to act. When someone says the wind is tight, it implies that authorities or observers are watching closely.
Examples
The atmosphere is very tense lately, everyone is afraid to speak freely.
Have you heard any news or rumors about it?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with literal weather descriptions, as it is almost exclusively used metaphorically to describe information flow or social tension. Using it to describe the actual sound of wind will sound unnatural to native speakers.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
