fan5 caau4忿巢
Jyutpingfan5 caau4
Yalefáhn chàauh
Definition
Unhappy, moody, or depressed.
colloquialemotion
How it's used
This term captures a specific kind of sullen, brooding unhappiness that often manifests as a visible lack of energy or a grumpy attitude. It is frequently used to describe someone who is sulking or carrying a persistent, low-level negative mood rather than someone experiencing acute grief. You will often hear it used when someone is acting withdrawn or uncharacteristically quiet due to being upset.
Examples
He seems a bit moody today, I wonder what happened.
Why are you always so depressed? Cheer up.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 憤怒, which specifically refers to active anger or rage. 忿巢 is much more passive and internal, describing a state of being down or moody rather than an explosive emotional outburst.
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