ming4 cou3 jat1 si4名噪一時名噪一时

Jyutpingming4 cou3 jat1 si4

Yalemìngh chou yāt sìh

Definition

To achieve fame among one's contemporaries (idiom); temporary or local celebrity

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How it's used

Describes a temporary peak in popularity rather than lasting fame. It often carries a slightly nostalgic or melancholic undertone, implying that the person or thing is no longer as relevant as they once were. Use it when discussing trends, fads, or people whose glory days have passed.

Examples

nei4 wai6 go1 sau2 dong1 nin4 zan1 hai6 ming4 cou3 jat1 si4 gaa4

呢位歌手當年真係名噪一時㗎。

This singer was really famous for a while back then.

keoi5 go2 zan6 ming4 cou3 jat1 si4 dim2 gaai2 ji4 gaa1 mou5 saai3 seng1 hei3

佢嗰陣名噪一時，點解而家冇晒聲氣？

He was once the talk of the town, why is there no news of him now?

Common phrases

cang4 ging1 ming4 cou3 jat1 si4

曾經名噪一時

was once famous for a period

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe someone who is currently famous and expected to remain so. It specifically highlights the transient nature of their success.