jyu5 hau6 ceon1 seon2雨後春筍雨后春笋
Jyutpingjyu5 hau6 ceon1 seon2
Yaleyúh hauh chēun séun
Definition
To spring up like bamboo shoots after rain; describing a rapid and abundant emergence of new things.
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How it's used
Used primarily to describe the rapid, widespread emergence of businesses, trends, or phenomena. It carries a sense of abundance and speed, often implying that the growth is almost overwhelming or unexpected. While it is a formal idiom, it is frequently used in spoken Cantonese to add a touch of descriptive flair to observations about city life.
Examples
Lots of coffee shops have opened in this area lately, they are popping up like mushrooms.
Why have online courses been springing up everywhere like mushrooms in recent years?
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Common phrases
like mushrooms after rain
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe the growth of a single item or a small group, as the idiom specifically emphasizes a large, collective surge. It is also not typically used to describe biological growth in a literal sense, even though it references bamboo shoots.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
