dung6 nou6動怒动怒
Jyutpingdung6 nou6
Yaleduhng nouh
Definition
To get angry or fly into a rage.
neutralemotion
How it's used
Carries a slightly more formal or literary tone compared to the common spoken term 發嬲. It is often used in writing or when describing someone's reaction in a more serious or dramatic context. While 發嬲 is the default choice for everyday arguments, 動怒 highlights the act of losing one's temper or the visible display of rage.
Examples
He suddenly got angry for no reason, scaring all his colleagues.
It is really not worth getting angry over such trivial matters.
Related words
Common phrases
the reason for getting angry
to get angry easily
Common mistake
Avoid using this in casual, lighthearted conversation as it can sound overly dramatic or stiff. Stick to 發嬲 for routine frustrations with friends or family.
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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.
