faat3 naan6發難发难
Jyutpingfaat3 naan6
Yalefat nanh
Definition
To throw a tantrum, lose one's temper, or cause trouble.
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How it's used
Focuses on the sudden, aggressive, or disruptive nature of someone's reaction to a situation. It implies that the person is not just upset but is actively causing a scene or making things difficult for others. It is often used to describe someone who is being unreasonable or intentionally obstructive.
Examples
keoi5 jat1 m4 seon6 ji3 zau6 faat3 naan6 zan1 hai6 hou2 naan4 ding2
佢一唔順意就發難，真係好難頂。
He throws a tantrum whenever things don't go his way, it's really unbearable.
nei5 zou6 me1 mou4 laa1 laa1 hai2 dou6 faat3 naan6 aa4
你做咩無啦啦喺度發難呀？
Why are you throwing a tantrum out of nowhere?
Related words
Common phrases
mou4 laa1 laa1 faat3 naan6
無啦啦發難
throwing a tantrum for no reason
faat3 naan6 gaau2 si6
發難搞事
causing trouble and making a scene
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being angry or sad. It specifically describes an outward, disruptive action or a scene being made, rather than just an internal feeling of frustration.
Tone guide
T1High level
T2High rising
T3Mid level
T4Low falling
T5Low rising
T6Low level
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