hung4 gik6 jat1 si4紅極一時红极一时
Jyutpinghung4 gik6 jat1 si4
Yalehùhng gihk yāt sìh
Definition
Extremely popular for a period of time; all the rage for a time.
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How it's used
Focus on the transient nature of fame or success, as this idiom implies that the popularity was intense but eventually faded. It is frequently used to describe trends, fads, or celebrities whose peak has already passed. The structure is fixed and functions as a predicate describing a past state of high popularity.
Examples
This singer was extremely popular back then and had many followers.
That toy was a huge hit for a while, do you still remember it?
Related words
Common phrases
was once extremely popular
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe something that is currently popular, as the idiom strongly implies a retrospective view of a past peak.
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