gu2 lou5 dong3 si4 hing1古老當時興古老当时兴
Jyutpinggu2 lou5 dong3 si4 hing1
Yalegú lóuh dong sìh hīng
Definition
For old-fashioned or retro things to become fashionable and trendy again.
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How it's used
This phrase is a classic example of how Cantonese uses rhythm and rhyme to make a point memorable. It functions as a set phrase describing the cyclical nature of fashion and trends. You will often hear it used to justify keeping old items or to express surprise at seeing something from the past reappear in modern shops.
Examples
This style of old clothes is back in fashion, many young people like it.
Your old records are trendy again, they are worth a lot of money now.
Related words
Common phrases
what is old is new again
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
