faat3 long1 lai2發狼戾发狼戾
Jyutpingfaat3 long1 lai2
Yalefaat lōng lái
Definition
To vent one's anger by suddenly becoming unreasonable, aggressive, or throwing a tantrum.
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How it's used
Describes a specific type of unreasonable, aggressive behavior where someone takes their personal frustration out on others. It implies a loss of emotional control that feels predatory or unnecessarily harsh. The term is often used to describe someone who is being a bully or acting out in a way that makes everyone around them uncomfortable.
Examples
He is acting out aggressively again, scolding people for no reason.
Why are you venting your anger like this? Calm down first.
Related words
Common phrases
to vent anger by scolding others
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being angry or shouting. It specifically carries the nuance of being unreasonable and picking fights to vent inner frustration, rather than having a legitimate grievance.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
