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Definition
Angry; indignant.
colloquialemotion
How it's used
Modern usage almost exclusively favors 憤 over 忿 when expressing anger or resentment. While 忿 still appears in specific compound words, it is rarely used as a standalone verb in daily speech. Most native speakers will default to 憤怒 or 嬲 when describing the emotion of being angry.
Examples
He felt very indignant when he saw the situation.
Why are you so resentful and indignant?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 忿 with 憤 because they share the same pronunciation and meaning. Using 忿 in casual writing may look archaic or like a typo to many locals.
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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.
