fung1 saang1 seoi2 hei2風生水起风生水起
Jyutpingfung1 saang1 seoi2 hei2
Yalefūng sāang séui héi
Definition
To do very well, prosper, or strike it rich.
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How it's used
Originating from Feng Shui principles, this idiom describes a state of flourishing success or rapid prosperity. It is frequently used in professional or business contexts to describe someone whose career or ventures are thriving. Unlike simple words for wealth, it carries a sense of momentum and active growth.
Examples
His business has been booming lately.
Related words
Common phrases
business is booming
career is taking off
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a single lucky event or a small windfall. It implies a sustained period of success and active development rather than a one-off stroke of luck.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
