Definition
大行其道 is a four-character set phrase with a verb-object structure. It means a practice, trend, or product is 'widely adopted' or 'becoming prevalent', often carrying a slightly negative or ironic connotation — like something is spreading that the speaker may not fully approve of. You use it when a certain trend takes over or becomes very common in a particular domain.
v.o.
to be widely adoptedto become prevalent(often ironic) to be all the rage
Examples
- 大行其道。Zhìnéng shǒujī rújīn zài quán shìjiè dà.Smartphones are now widespread around the world.
- “”大行其道，。Zhè zhǒng "yīnmóulùn" zài wǎngshàng dà, hěn duō rén xìn yǐ wéi zhēn.This kind of conspiracy theory is prevalent online, and many people believe it.
- ，。Kuàicān wénhuà zài niánqīng rén zhōng dà, chuántǒng yǐnshí shòudào chōngjī.Fast-food culture is all the rage among young people, impacting traditional diets.
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