faat3 fo2發火发火
Jyutpingfaat3 fo2
Yalefaat fó
Definition
To lose one's temper or get angry.
colloquialemotion
How it's used
Focuses on the sudden onset of anger rather than a lingering state of being upset. It implies an outward display of temper, often involving shouting or aggressive behavior, making it more intense than just feeling annoyed. It is frequently used to describe someone who has a short fuse or loses their cool in a heated moment.
Examples
Why are you getting angry for no reason?
Whenever he gets angry, he always throws things around.
Related words
Common phrases
easily angered
getting angry for no reason
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe being annoyed or slightly irritated, as it specifically denotes a full-blown outburst of anger. It is not interchangeable with 嬲, which is a broader term for feeling angry or upset.
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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.
