gan1 hung4 ding2 baak6跟紅頂白跟红顶白
Jyutpinggan1 hung4 ding2 baak6
Yalegān hùhng díng baahk
Definition
To follow and support those who are popular and successful while abandoning or opposing those who fall from favor.
colloquialpeopleemotion
How it's used
Describes a specific type of social climbing or fair-weather behavior where someone shifts their loyalty based on who is currently successful or powerful. It carries a strong negative connotation of being insincere or lacking personal principles. It is frequently used to criticize people who abandon friends or change their opinions purely to benefit from the current trend.
Examples
Don't be so fickle and opportunistic; be sincere to others.
Related words
Common phrases
to have a fickle and opportunistic personality
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply following a fashion trend. It specifically implies a moral failing or a lack of loyalty, whereas following a trend might just be a neutral preference for popular items.
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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.
