ding2 zyu6 tiu4 hei3頂住條氣顶住条气
Jyutpingding2 zyu6 tiu4 hei3
Yaledíng jyuh tìuh hei
Definition
To feel deeply resentful, indignant, or suffocated by anger; to have a lump in one's throat from held-back rage.
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How it's used
Refers to a specific feeling of suppressed anger or indignation that one cannot easily vent. It implies a sense of being choked or blocked by an unfair situation, often used when someone is forced to swallow their pride or endure an injustice. It captures the physical sensation of frustration sitting in the chest.
Examples
What he said was so unpleasant, it really makes me feel resentful.
Are you feeling resentful? If something is bothering you, just say it.
Related words
Common phrases
feeling resentful and uncomfortable
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with physical indigestion or actual chest pain, as it is strictly used for emotional states. It is a metaphorical expression for psychological discomfort rather than a medical symptom.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
