pung2 hung4捧紅捧红
Jyutpingpung2 hung4
Yalepúng hùhng
Definition
To make someone a star or make them popular.
colloquialpeoplework
How it's used
Focuses specifically on the industry practice of promoting an individual to stardom, often implying a deliberate, calculated effort by a management team or media outlet. It carries a slightly cynical nuance, suggesting that the person's fame is manufactured rather than purely organic or talent-based.
Examples
The company is putting a lot of effort into making them a star.
Do you think it's that easy to make someone a star?
Related words
Common phrases
to promote someone to stardom with great effort
Common mistake
Avoid using this for general popularity or being well-liked. It specifically refers to the act of elevating someone to celebrity status, not just being famous or having a good reputation.
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