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Definition
To cause a sensation or stir for a period of time; to capture public attention for a while.
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How it's used
Focuses on the temporary nature of the attention, implying that the excitement eventually faded. It is often used to describe past events, scandals, or cultural phenomena that dominated public conversation for a specific window of time.
Examples
That news story really caused a huge sensation back then.
Was this singer a huge sensation when they first debuted?
Related words
Common phrases
once caused a sensation
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe ongoing or permanent fame, as it specifically highlights a past period of intense, short-lived popularity.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
