红极一时 (gōng) — to be extremely popular for a period (of a person, trend, or phenomenon); to have one's moment in the spotlight
Definition
Idiom for someone or something that enjoyed a brief peak of huge popularity, then faded. Highlights that the fame was temporary — unlike lasting 著名 or 闻名.
idiom
to be extremely popular for a period (of a person, trend, or phenomenon)to have one's moment in the spotlight
Examples
- 2080红极一时，。Nà wèi gē xīng zài 20 shì jì 80 nián dài gōng, dàn hòu lái jiù méi rén jì de le.That singer was all the rage in the 1980s, but later no one remembered him.
- 红极一时。Zhè zhǒng fú zhuāng shè jì zhī gōng le liǎng nián.This style of clothing design was only super popular for two years.
- 红极一时，。Nà ge shǒu jī pǐn pái céng jīng gōng, xiàn zài yǐ jīng bèi táo tài le.That mobile phone brand was once all the rage, but now it's been phased out.
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