baa2 gei2 fo2把幾火把几火
Jyutpingbaa2 gei2 fo2
Yalebá géi fó
Definition
Extremely angry; filled with rage.
colloquialemotion
How it's used
This expression conveys a sense of simmering, intense frustration or indignation rather than just a quick temper. It is often used to describe a state of being provoked by someone's unreasonable behavior or an unfair situation. The imagery of fire highlights the internal heat and pressure one feels when trying to suppress annoyance.
Examples
Thinking about that incident makes me so angry.
Why are you getting so angry all of a sudden?
Related words
Common phrases
really quite furious
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a standard verb meaning to get angry, but it is specifically used to describe a state of being incensed or feeling a burning sense of injustice. It is not used to describe simple annoyance or minor irritation.
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