hing1 hei2興起兴起
Jyutpinghing1 hei2
Yalehīng héi
Definition
To rise, spring up, or become popular; to develop and grow.
- to become popular; to rise in popularity
- to spring up; to develop and grow
colloquialdescriptionsdaily actions
How it's used
Focuses on the sudden surge in popularity or the emergence of a trend rather than just being famous. It is frequently used to describe fashion, hobbies, or cultural phenomena that seem to appear out of nowhere. Unlike formal terms for development, it carries a sense of momentum and active participation from the public.
Examples
This retro style has become really popular lately.
Do you know why this thing suddenly became a trend?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 興奮, which means excited. Learners often mistakenly use 興起 to describe a person's emotional state, but it strictly refers to the popularity of an object, activity, or trend.
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