fu6 hei3負氣负气
Jyutpingfu6 hei3
Yalefuh hei
Definition
Grumpy, resentful, and having a bad attitude.
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How it's used
Describes a specific kind of sullen, resentful mood where someone acts out or shuts down because they feel slighted or frustrated. It carries a sense of passive aggression rather than just being angry or loud. People often use it to describe someone who is sulking or acting difficult as a way to express their dissatisfaction.
Examples
He is always so grumpy, it is hard to get along with him.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 嬲, which is a direct expression of anger. 負氣 is more about the lingering, stubborn, and uncooperative attitude that follows a frustration.
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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.
