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Definition
Indignant; resentful, with anger that is not yet appeased.
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How it's used
This idiom describes a state of lingering resentment or indignation over an perceived injustice. It is often used to describe someone who is vocal about their dissatisfaction or who cannot let go of a grievance. While it is a four-character idiom, it is frequently used in spoken Cantonese to describe a person's emotional state.
Examples
Seeing such unfairness, he is naturally indignant.
Related words
Common phrases
to appear indignant
to feel resentful
Common mistake
Learners often mistake this for simple anger, but it specifically implies a sense of injustice or unfairness. It is not used for general temper or annoyance caused by minor inconveniences.
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Grammar guides
- LocationHow to say where something is using 喺 (hai2), place words like 度, and the common coverbs that work like English prepositions.
- Serial verbsStringing two or more verbs together without any joining word, like go to the shop buy things. Extremely common in Cantonese.
- 將 disposalHow to move the object in front of the verb with 將, to focus on what happens to it. Common in instructions and writing.
