fo2 ze1 ngaan5火遮眼
Jyutpingfo2 ze1 ngaan5
Yalefó jē ngáahn
Definition
Blinded by rage; acting unreasonably due to extreme anger or irritation.
colloquialemotion
How it's used
Describes a state of temporary insanity caused by intense anger where one loses all sense of judgment. It implies that the person is not acting like their usual self because their vision or rationality is literally obscured by the heat of the moment. It is frequently used to explain impulsive, regrettable actions committed during a heated argument.
Examples
He was blinded by rage at that moment and said some very nasty things.
Related words
Common phrases
a momentary lapse of reason due to anger
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with simply being angry, as it specifically denotes a loss of control or reason. It is not used to describe a person who is naturally short tempered or grumpy.
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
