fung1 tau4鋒頭锋头
Jyutpingfung1 tau4
Yalefūng tàuh
Definition
The spotlight, popularity, or attention that a person receives.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
Often carries a slightly negative connotation, implying that someone is being attention-seeking or overly performative. It is frequently paired with verbs like 出 or 爭 to describe the act of actively seeking public attention. While it can refer to genuine fame, it is more commonly used to criticize someone for trying too hard to be the center of attention.
Examples
He always likes to show off and be in the spotlight, it's so annoying.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 風頭, which is the standard way to write this term. Although 鋒頭 is occasionally seen in casual writing, 風頭 is the correct and widely accepted form for the concept of being in the spotlight.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- 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.
