faat3 zok3發作发作
Jyutpingfaat3 zok3
Yalefaat jok
Definition
To flare up or break out, showing effects such as illness, anger, or drugs.
colloquialhealthemotion
How it's used
Focuses on the sudden onset or activation of something negative or intense, like a hidden illness, the potency of a drug, or a suppressed temper. It implies that a state which was previously dormant or latent has now manifested visibly and forcefully.
Examples
After taking the medicine, the effect started to kick in.
Why did you suddenly have an outburst?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this for positive outcomes or gradual improvements, as it carries a strong connotation of something unpleasant or disruptive taking hold.
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