soeng5 wai2上位

Jyutpingsoeng5 wai2

Yaleséuhng wái

動詞Uncommon

Definition

To climb up the ranks, be highly regarded, or gain fame and attention.

to move up the corporate ladder; to be promoted or highly regarded
figurativeto become famous, draw wide attention, or be promoted by the media

colloquialworkpeople

How it's used

Originally referring to ascending to a higher position or rank, this term has evolved to describe anyone who gains sudden prominence or public attention. It often carries a subtle nuance of someone being promoted or pushed into the spotlight by others, rather than just through their own merit. It is frequently used in the context of the entertainment industry to describe an actor or singer who has suddenly become a star.

Examples

keoi5佢paak3拍jyun4完tou3套zi1之hau6後，zan1真hai6係hou2好faai3快soeng5上wai2位aa4呀。

After filming that drama, he really rose to fame very quickly.

nei5你gok3覺dak1得keoi5佢jau5有mou5冇gei1機wui6會喺hai2公gung1司si1上soeng5位wai2呢？

Do you think he has a chance to move up the corporate ladder at the company?

Common phrases

gik6極cuk1速soeng5上wai2位

to rise to fame or power at lightning speed

soeng5上wai2位zi1之lou6路

the path to success or promotion

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe physical movement, such as going upstairs or getting onto a bus, as that would be 上樓 or 上車. It is strictly for social, professional, or public status.