sing6 hang4盛行
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Definition
To prevail, be popular, or be in vogue.
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How it's used
While 盛行 describes something widespread or in fashion, it carries a slightly more formal or descriptive tone compared to the everyday word 興. You will often hear 盛行 used in news reports or when discussing cultural trends, whereas 興 is the go-to choice for casual conversation about hobbies or styles.
Examples
Dyeing hair this color is really in vogue lately.
Do you know which sport is the most popular right now?
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Common phrases
a prevailing atmosphere or trend
Common mistake
Learners often mistake 盛行 for a synonym of 流行, but 盛行 often implies a stronger sense of being 'prevalent' or 'dominant' in a specific context or era, rather than just being generally popular.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
