bou6 tiu3 jyu4 leoi4暴跳如雷
Jyutpingbou6 tiu3 jyu4 leoi4
Yalebouh tiu yùh lèuih
Definition
To stamp with rage; to fly into a furious rage.
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How it's used
Idioms like this are often used in a slightly exaggerated or humorous way to describe someone losing their temper. While it implies intense anger, it is frequently used to mock or highlight how ridiculous someone looks when they are throwing a tantrum. It is much more descriptive than simply saying 嬲到爆.
Examples
He flew into a rage as soon as he heard the news.
Why are you suddenly flying into a rage for no reason?
Related words
Common phrases
so angry that one is stamping with rage
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a common everyday verb, but it is a formal idiom. Using it in casual conversation can sound overly dramatic or literary unless you are intentionally being hyperbolic.
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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.
