go3 jan4 sung4 baai3個人崇拜个人崇拜
Jyutpinggo3 jan4 sung4 baai3
Yalego yàhn sùhng baai
Definition
Cult of personality; the phenomenon of using propaganda to deify or build a heroic image of an individual.
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How it's used
Used primarily in political or social commentary to describe the artificial elevation of a leader to a godlike status. It carries a strong critical undertone, implying that the admiration is manufactured through propaganda rather than earned through genuine merit. It is rarely used in casual, everyday conversation unless discussing history or political systems.
Examples
They really love to engage in a cult of personality.
Why do you blindly engage in a cult of personality?
Related words
Common phrases
establish a cult of personality
blind cult of personality
Common mistake
Learners sometimes confuse this with simple admiration or fandom, but it specifically refers to a top down, systematic manipulation of public opinion. It is not used to describe a fan's love for a celebrity.
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