gik1 nau1激嬲
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Definition
To make someone angry, to enrage, or to infuriate.
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How it's used
This is a transitive verb that specifically describes the act of causing someone else to feel angry. It is frequently used in the perfective aspect with 咗 to indicate that the offense has already occurred and the person is currently in a state of anger. It often appears in contexts involving apologies or attempts to reconcile, such as using 氹 to fix the situation.
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with 嬲, which is an adjective or intransitive verb meaning to be angry. Remember that 激嬲 requires an object, as it describes the action of provoking someone else, whereas 嬲 describes the internal feeling of the person who is angry.
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Grammar guides
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