fo2 gwan2火滾火滚
Jyutpingfo2 gwan2
Yalefó gwán
Definition
Furious, extremely angry, or deeply irritated.
colloquialemotion
How it's used
Evokes a sense of internal heat or pressure building up, similar to a pot boiling over. It is specifically used for situations that trigger a sudden, intense spike in anger rather than a slow-burning resentment. People often use it when describing a reaction to unfair treatment or blatant incompetence.
Examples
I am really furious to see him lying like that.
Why are you so enraged? Calm down first.
Related words
Common phrases
furious to the extreme
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a person who is naturally short tempered or generally grumpy. It is meant for a specific reaction to a particular event or person that makes you lose your composure.
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Grammar guides
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