zyu2 lau4主流
Jyutpingzyu2 lau4
Yalejyú làuh
Definition
The main stream of a river, or the mainstream trend and direction of development.
- the main stream of a river where tributaries converge
- the mainstream; the main trend or direction of development
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How it's used
Refers primarily to the dominant trend or prevailing opinion in society or culture. It is frequently used in discussions about politics, fashion, or media to distinguish what is widely accepted from niche or alternative viewpoints.
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This idea is no longer the mainstream.
Do you think this type of music is mainstream?
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
