fan5 nou6憤怒愤怒
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Yalefáhn nouh
Definition
Angry, wrathful, or feeling intense and temporary resentment.
writtenemotion
How it's used
Expressing anger in daily Cantonese usually relies on more visceral vocabulary like 嬲 or 火滾. 憤怒 is reserved for formal writing, news reports, or describing intense, dramatic emotional states in literature. Using it in casual conversation often sounds overly theatrical or stiff.
Examples
Why are you so angry?
Related words
Common mistake
Learners often use 憤怒 as a direct translation for being annoyed or upset, which sounds unnatural. For everyday situations, stick to 嬲.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
