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Definition
Angry; an intense state of dissatisfaction or rage that affects judgment.
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How it's used
This character is primarily a literary morpheme and rarely stands alone in spoken Cantonese. It almost exclusively appears as part of the compound 憤怒 to describe intense, righteous, or deep-seated anger. Using it by itself in a sentence will sound unnatural or overly dramatic to native speakers.
Examples
He is really angry seeing such unfairness.
Why are you so angry? Let's talk about it slowly.
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Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for the common spoken word 嬲. While 嬲 is the everyday, versatile term for being angry or annoyed, 憤怒 carries a much heavier, more formal, and intense connotation.
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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.
