How to Say ‘Spotlight’ in Simplified Chinese
风头
fēng tou
[fēngtóu]
💬 Usage Tip: 风头 doesn't literally mean wind here; it means attention or the spotlight, often in 出风头 or 抢走风头. It's an idiomatic word, so learn it as a chunk.
Phrase Breakdown
风头
fēng tou
[fēngtóu]
limelight
The focus of public attention.
他在派对上抢走了风头。
He stole the limelight at the party.
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