1. liked, admired, or enjoyed by many people
受許多人喜愛、欣賞或歡迎的
This song is very popular among teenagers.
這首歌在青少年中非常受歡迎。
She is the most popular teacher in the school.
她是學校裡最受歡迎的老師。
Popular Meaning（定義、用法、例句與發音）
popular
adjective
快速理解
What does "Popular" mean?What are 2-3 core uses of "Popular"?
形容廣受喜愛、歡迎或普遍存在的事物。
- 1
廣受喜愛
EN: liked, admired, or enjoyed by many people
翻譯: 被許多人喜歡、欣賞或享受的
- 2
普遍常見
EN: suited to the general public; widespread
翻譯: 適合大眾的；廣泛存在的
- 3
民眾的
EN: of or carried out by the general public
翻譯: 屬於一般民眾的或由民眾進行的
小提醒：注意 'popular' 不一定代表『高品質』或『最好』，而是強調『受多數人歡迎』。例如，一部『popular movie』可能票房很高，但不一定是影評公認的傑作。
發音（How to Pronounce "Popular" in English）
How to pronounce "Popular" in English?"Popular" US vs UK pronunciation
點擊下方的 US / UK 按鈕可播放發音。
Real-life Examples of "Popular" from YouTube Videos
The Biggest Mistakes First-Time Founders Make - Michael Seibel
Y Combinator
“when people think about launching their company, they think, oh, I'm going to get in the press, I'm going to be on the news, I'm gonna be on these popular blogs, and so they're afraid of launching because they don't think they're ready for all that exposure.”
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Definitions（定義）
What are the definitions of "Popular"?How does "Popular" change by context?
2. suited to the taste or understanding of the general public
適合大眾口味或理解的；通俗的
He writes popular science books that are easy to understand.
他撰寫通俗易懂的科普書籍。
The newspaper is written in a popular style.
這份報紙以通俗的風格撰寫。
3. widespread or common among a group or area
在群體或地區中普遍的、常見的
This is a popular belief in many cultures.
這是許多文化中普遍的信念。
That name was popular for girls in the 1990s.
那個名字在1990年代在女孩中很常見。
4. of or carried out by the general public
大眾的；由公眾進行的
The government ignored the popular opinion on the issue.
政府無視了公眾對這個議題的意見。
The uprising was a popular revolt against the king.
這場起義是一場反對國王的人民起義。
Grammar & Patterns（句型）
What are common sentence patterns for "Popular"?How to make natural sentences with "Popular"?
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| popular + with + person/group | 受…歡迎 | The new teacher is very popular with the students. (這位新老師很受學生歡迎。) |
| popular + among + person/group | 在…之中流行/受歡迎 | This style of music is popular among teenagers. (這種音樂風格在青少年中很流行。) |
| popular + for + noun/gerund | 因…而受歡迎 | The restaurant is popular for its homemade desserts. (這家餐廳因其自製甜點而受歡迎。) |
| popular + as + noun | 作為…而受歡迎 | He became popular as a talk show host. (他作為脫口秀主持人而受到歡迎。) |
| grow/become + popular | 變得流行 | Online learning has become increasingly popular. (線上學習已變得越來越流行。) |
| remain/stay + popular | 保持流行 | Despite new trends, classic novels remain popular. (儘管有新潮流，經典小說依然保持流行。) |
| a popular choice | 一個熱門的選擇 | This model is a popular choice for first-time car buyers. (這款車型是首次購車者的熱門選擇。) |
| It is popular to + V | …很流行 | It is popular to share photos on social media. (在社交媒體上分享照片很流行。) |
用法說明
How is "Popular" different from similar structures?What usage mistakes are common with "Popular"?
popular with vs popular among
- popular with 後接特定群體（通常是複數名詞），強調在該群體中受歡迎。
- popular among 後接特定群體或類別，語意與 popular with 相近，有時可互換，但 among 暗示在一個較廣泛或較不具體的群體中。
- popular for 後接原因、特質或事物，解釋受歡迎的具體原因。
- popular as 後接身分、角色或類別，表示以某種身分或形式而受歡迎。 EN: This new game is very popular with teenagers. 翻譯: 這款新遊戲在青少年中非常受歡迎。
EN:This new game is popular for its innovative gameplay.
翻譯:這款新遊戲因其創新的玩法而受歡迎。
EN:He is popular among his colleagues.
翻譯:他在同事間很受歡迎。
EN:He is popular as a motivational speaker.
翻譯:他作為一位激勵演說家很受歡迎。
總結建議
一般情況下，popular with 最為常用且直接；若強調原因則用 popular for，說明身分則用 popular as。
易混淆對比
What is the difference between "Popular" and similar words?How to choose "Popular" vs alternatives?
popular vs famous
「popular」強調在特定群體中廣受喜愛或歡迎，而「famous」則指因成就、身分或事件而廣為人知。
popular vs common
「popular」指受歡迎或喜愛，帶有正面評價；「common」指普遍存在或常見，屬中性描述。
popular vs trendy
「popular」指持續或廣泛的受歡迎狀態；「trendy」強調當前流行、時髦，可能短暫。
口語用法
How is "Popular" used in spoken English?What is the spoken vs formal difference for "Popular"?
引述
在對話中，當引述或轉述他人對某事物的普遍看法時，常用「popular」來開頭。 EN: So the popular opinion is that we should change the venue. 翻譯: 所以大家普遍的意見是我們應該換個場地。
EN:The popular belief around here is that the new policy won't last.
翻譯:這裡大家普遍相信新政策不會持久。
語氣強調
在口語中，有時會用「popular」來略帶諷刺或強調某事物並非如表面上看來那麼受歡迎或被認可。 EN: Oh, that's a popular decision... said no one ever. 翻譯: 哦，這真是個『受歡迎』的決定啊…才怪。
EN:He's making himself real popular by interrupting everyone.
翻譯:他這樣打斷每個人，真是讓自己『很受歡迎』呢。
停頓填充
在思考或組織語句時，有時會用「popular」相關的片語作為填充，以爭取時間或引出下文。 EN: The, uh, popular choice right now seems to be... ordering pizza. 翻譯: 呃，目前看來，大家比較…普遍的選擇似乎是叫披薩。
EN:It's not the most popular thing to say, but... I think we need more time.
翻譯:這話可能不太中聽，但是…我覺得我們需要更多時間。
正式寫作注意：在正式或學術寫作中，應避免上述口語化的引述或諷刺用法。建議使用更精確的詞彙，如「widely held」、「prevalent」、「common」來陳述普遍觀點，並避免使用填充語或帶有明顯語氣的諷刺表達。
常見短語
What common collocations use "Popular"?What fixed phrases with "Popular" should I remember?
popular with
adj. + with + [group]
受...群體歡迎
popular among
adj. + among + [group]
在...之中流行
grow popular
verb + adj.
變得流行
popular culture
adj. + noun
流行文化
popular choice
adj. + noun
熱門選擇
remain popular
verb + adj.
保持流行
popular opinion
adj. + noun
大眾意見
wildly popular
adv. + adj.
極度流行
常見錯誤
What are common mistakes with "Popular"?Which "Popular" sentences look correct but are wrong?
×He is popular between his classmates.
✓He is popular among his classmates.
「popular」表示「受歡迎的」時，通常與介系詞「among」或「with」連用，表示在某一群體中受歡迎。使用「between」是錯誤的，因為「between」通常指兩者之間。
×This restaurant is very popular for its delicious food.
✓This restaurant is very popular because of its delicious food.
「popular」本身不直接與「for」連用來表示原因。若要說明受歡迎的原因，應使用「because of」、「due to」或「known for」。但「known for」強調的是「以...聞名」，語意略有不同。
×She is a popular.
✓She is popular.
「popular」是形容詞，不是名詞。它不能與不定冠詞「a」連用。正確用法是直接將「popular」放在be動詞後作主詞補語。
×This game is more popular than that one.
✓This game is more popular than that one.
這個句子本身文法正確。常見的學習者錯誤是誤以為「popular」的比較級是「popularer」。實際上，「popular」是三個音節以上的形容詞，比較級應使用「more popular」。
×He made a popular decision.
✓He made a popular decision.
這個句子本身文法正確。常見的學習者錯誤是混淆「popular」與「common」或「famous」。「popular」強調「廣受喜愛或歡迎」，而「common」指「常見的」，「famous」指「有名的」。例如，「a common mistake」（常見錯誤）不能說成「a popular mistake」。
×It is popular that many people like this movie.
✓This movie is popular. / It is popular for a reason.
「popular」不適用於「It is popular that...」這樣的句型。它通常直接修飾主詞（主詞+ be動詞 + popular），或用於「popular with/among...」的結構中。
詞形變化
What are the word forms of "Popular"?What are tense/participle forms of "Popular"?