faat3 maau4發茅发茅
Jyutpingfaat3 maau4
Yalefaat màauh
Definition
To act recklessly out of anger, or to be extremely desperate to get something.
- to act recklessly or impulsively due to anger; to lose one's temper
- to do something desperately or recklessly in order to get what one wants
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How it's used
Describes a sudden, irrational outburst of aggression or desperation, often triggered by frustration or a sense of being cornered. It implies a loss of self-control where the person stops thinking logically and acts impulsively to vent anger or secure a desired outcome. It is frequently used to describe someone who becomes frantic or aggressive when they cannot get what they want.
Examples
He lost money and started acting recklessly, scolding everyone around him.
Calm down first, what is the point of losing your temper like that?
Related words
Common phrases
to act recklessly and chaotically
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being angry, which is 嬲. 發茅 specifically carries the nuance of acting out or behaving in a wild, unthinking, or desperate manner due to that anger.
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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.
