jat1 geoi2 sing4 ming4一舉成名一举成名
Jyutpingjat1 geoi2 sing4 ming4
Yaleyāt géui sìhng mìhng
Definition
To become famous overnight with a single move or feat.
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How it's used
Carries a sense of suddenness and dramatic transformation, often used to describe someone who was previously unknown. It is frequently applied to people in the entertainment industry or those who gain viral fame through social media. The phrase emphasizes that the success was triggered by a single, specific event rather than a long, gradual process.
Examples
After participating in the competition, he really became famous overnight.
Related words
Common phrases
to become famous overnight and known to the whole world
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone who has worked hard for many years to achieve success, as the phrase specifically highlights the sudden and singular nature of the breakthrough.
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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.
