jyu4 fo2 jyu4 tou4如火如荼
Jyutpingjyu4 fo2 jyu4 tou4
Yaleyùh fó yùh tòuh
Definition
In full swing, raging, or intense.
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How it's used
Emphasize the sense of momentum and collective energy when using this idiom. It is most commonly applied to large scale events, campaigns, or projects that have reached a peak level of activity and engagement. Unlike simple adjectives for busy, it carries a specific nuance of a situation that is already in motion and building towards a climax.
Examples
The concert atmosphere is intense and lively, everyone is so excited.
Their project is in full swing and will show results very soon.
Related words
Common phrases
in full swing
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a single person's state of mind or a quiet, individual task. It requires a sense of public or group involvement to sound natural.
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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.
