dan6 hei3扽氣扽气
Jyutpingdan6 hei3
Yaledahn hei
Definition
To bottle up one's anger, frustration, or dissatisfaction.
colloquialemotion
How it's used
Describes the act of suppressing negative emotions rather than expressing them openly. It implies a sense of internal pressure that builds over time, often leading to an eventual outburst. It is frequently used when advising someone to vent their frustrations instead of suffering in silence.
Examples
He always bottles up his anger, he will explode sooner or later.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 谷氣, which often implies a state of being annoyed or feeling stifled by a situation, whereas 扽氣 specifically highlights the act of holding that frustration inside.
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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.
