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Definition
Resentful, indignant, and filled with anger.
writtenemotion
How it's used
Carries a sense of deep-seated bitterness or long-standing resentment rather than just simple anger. It is often used to describe a state of mind where someone feels treated unfairly over a period of time. Unlike more common words for anger, this term feels formal and is rarely used in casual, lighthearted conversation.
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Related words
Common phrases
full of resentment
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for general anger, but it specifically implies a grievance or a sense of injustice. Using it to describe minor frustrations, such as missing a bus, will sound unnatural or overly dramatic.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
