fo2 baau3火爆
Jyutpingfo2 baau3
Yalefó baau
Definition
Fiery, hot-tempered, and easily angered.
colloquialemotionpeople
How it's used
This term describes someone whose anger flares up instantly, much like a fire that ignites without warning. It is frequently used to describe a person's permanent personality trait rather than just a temporary reaction to a specific event. While it implies a quick temper, it does not necessarily mean the person is inherently malicious, just that they have a very short fuse.
Examples
He has a very hot temper and is always arguing with people.
Why are you so furious? Calm down first.
Related words
Common phrases
to have a fiery temper
to have a hot-headed personality
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 爆火, which is a common error; the correct order is always 火爆. Also, avoid using it to describe physical heat or a literal fire, as it is strictly reserved for human temperament and emotional intensity.
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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.
