fung1 mong4鋒芒锋芒
Jyutpingfung1 mong4
Yalefūng mòhng
Definition
One's outstanding talent or brilliance.
neutralpeopledescriptions
How it's used
Refers to the sharp edge of a blade, metaphorically representing someone's intellectual or creative brilliance. It is almost exclusively used in the context of someone revealing their abilities, often with a slight connotation of being overly flashy or competitive. It is rarely used on its own as a noun, appearing most frequently in the idiom 鋒芒畢露.
Examples
He is already showing his great talent at such a young age.
Related words
Common phrases
to show one's talent completely
to hide one's light under a bushel
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe general skill or competence, as it specifically implies a striking, visible, or sometimes intimidating display of talent. It is not a neutral term for being good at something.
Grammar color guide
Noun
Verb
Adjective
Adverb
Pronoun
Classifier
Particle
Connector
Grammar guides
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
- In 30 secondsThe whole language at a glance. No tenses, no plurals, six tones, sentence particles. Read this before you dive into any specific topic.
- ParticlesSentence particles add tone, emotion, and nuance. Learn the most common particles in Cantonese and how to use them.
