faat3 faa1 din1發花癲发花癫
Jyutpingfaat3 faa1 din1
Yalefaat fā dīn
Definition
To lose one's temper for no reason, or to act crazy because of sexual desire.
- to get angry or lose one's temper for little or no reason
- to behave crazily due to lust or sexual desire
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How it's used
Historically, this term carries a strong gendered bias as it was traditionally used to dismiss a woman's anger or emotional expression as irrational or sexually frustrated. While it is still used to describe someone acting hysterically or throwing a tantrum, it is considered offensive and sexist in many modern contexts. Using it to describe a woman's behavior can easily be perceived as a personal attack rather than a neutral description of anger.
Examples
Why is she acting crazy and angry for no reason?
Don't go crazy and lose your temper, calm down first.
Related words
Common phrases
to throw a tantrum for no reason
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for a literal medical condition, but it is actually a derogatory insult. Avoid using it in professional or polite settings, as it is highly likely to cause offense.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
