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Definition
A celebrity; a well-known, successful person in society.
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How it's used
Refers specifically to people of high social standing, wealth, or influence, often implying a sense of prestige or elite status. It is more formal than simply calling someone a star or a famous person, as it carries an air of sophistication and established reputation in high society.
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He always attends those celebrity gatherings.
Many celebrities were invited to this charity gala.
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe internet influencers or viral stars, as the term typically implies a more traditional, established, or upper-class background rather than just online popularity.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
