baau3 hyut3 gun2爆血管

Jyutpingbaau3 hyut3 gun2

Yalebaau hyut gún

動詞

Definition

To suffer a ruptured blood vessel, especially a hemorrhagic stroke; also used figuratively to describe extreme anger.

to suffer a ruptured blood vessel, especially a hemorrhagic stroke
figurativeto be extremely angry or irritated

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How it's used

Primarily used as a hyperbolic expression for extreme anger or frustration rather than a literal medical diagnosis. When used in a medical context, it refers specifically to a haemorrhagic stroke or aneurysm rupture. The phrase carries a strong sense of urgency and is often used to warn someone to calm down before they reach a breaking point.

Examples

keoi5佢naau6鬧dou3到min6面hung4紅ji5耳jit6熱，zan1真hai6係geng1驚keoi5佢baau3爆hyut3血gun2管aa4呀。

He is shouting until his face is red and ears are hot, I am really afraid he will have a stroke.

nei5你zoi3再gam3咁joeng2樣gik1激ngo5我，ngo5我ci4遲zou2早baau3爆hyut3血gun2管㗎gaa2喇。

If you keep provoking me like this, I will have a stroke sooner or later.

Common phrases

gik1激dou3到baau3爆hyut3血gun2管

so angry that one might have a stroke

Common mistake

Avoid using this to describe a simple headache or minor injury, as it implies a life-threatening or extremely intense situation. It is strictly reserved for high-stakes emotional outbursts or severe medical emergencies.