mun5 sing4 fung1 jyu5滿城風雨满城风雨
Jyutpingmun5 sing4 fung1 jyu5
Yalemúhn sìhng fūng yúh
Definition
To spread like wildfire; news or rumors circulating rapidly and causing a sensation or public outcry.
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How it's used
Often used to describe negative news, scandals, or gossip that creates a public sensation. It implies that the information has become uncontrollable and is the subject of widespread speculation or criticism. While it can describe objective news, it frequently carries a nuance of drama or unnecessary exaggeration.
Examples
This scandal has spread like wildfire, and everyone is talking about it.
Do you really have to make such a big fuss about it? Keep it low-key.
Related words
Common phrases
to cause a public sensation
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a positive term, but it is almost exclusively used for controversial, scandalous, or troublesome events. Do not use it to describe positive news like a celebrity wedding or a successful event.
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