baau3 fo2爆火
Jyutpingbaau3 fo2
Yalebaau fó
Definition
To throw a tantrum, fly into a rage, or lose one's temper.
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How it's used
Describes a sudden, intense outburst of anger that is often perceived as unreasonable or disproportionate to the situation. It carries a sense of volatility and lack of self control. Unlike simply being angry, this term highlights the explosive nature of the reaction.
Examples
He threw a tantrum the moment he saw the report.
Related words
Common phrases
suddenly throw a tantrum
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 燥底, which refers to a person who has a short temper by nature rather than the act of exploding in a specific moment.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
