ai3 hei3翳氣翳气
Jyutpingai3 hei3
Yaleai hei
Definition
To choke with resentment; to feel stifled or suffocated by pent-up anger or grievances.
colloquialemotion
How it's used
Describes a specific feeling of being unable to vent frustration or suppressed anger, often leading to a sense of internal pressure. It is frequently used to describe situations where one is forced to endure unfair treatment or keep quiet about something bothersome. The term captures the physical sensation of breathlessness that accompanies emotional distress.
Examples
He gets scolded all the time, it is really suffocating.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with physical suffocation caused by lack of oxygen, which is usually described as 焗. 翳氣 is strictly reserved for emotional or psychological suppression.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
