wai1 fung1威風威风

Jyutpingwai1 fung1

Yalewāi fūng

形容詞Uncommon

Definition

Having an awe-inspiring, majestic, or powerful manner.

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How it's used

Often used to describe someone who carries themselves with a sense of pride or authority, especially when they are dressed up or have achieved something significant. It carries a slightly dramatic or performative flair, making it perfect for teasing friends who are acting a bit too full of themselves. While it can describe genuine heroism, it is frequently employed in lighthearted social settings to comment on someone's appearance or sudden boost in confidence.

Examples

keoi5佢zoek3著zyu6住tou3套sai1西zong1裝，tai2睇lok6落hou2好wai1威fung1風aa4呀。

He looks so majestic wearing that suit.

nei5你gam1今jat6日gam3咁wai1威fung1風，hai6係mai6咪sing1升zo2咗zik1職aa4呀？

You look so impressive today, did you get a promotion?

Common phrases

wai1威fung1風lam5凜lam5凜

majestic and awe-inspiring

hou2好wai1威fung1風

very majestic

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe something simply as cool or trendy, as it specifically implies an air of authority, power, or grandiosity. It is not a direct translation of the English word cool.