gik1 hing3激㷫
Jyutpinggik1 hing3
Yalegīk hing
Definition
To anger, enrage, or make someone furious.
colloquialemotion
How it's used
Focuses on the active process of causing someone else to lose their temper. It is frequently used in the passive construction 畀人激㷫, meaning to be provoked by someone else. The character 㷫 specifically refers to the sensation of heat or burning, capturing the feeling of blood rushing to one's head when furious.
Examples
He always makes me so angry, it's really annoying.
Related words
Common phrases
to be provoked by someone
to be so angry that one feels sick
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 嬲, which describes the state of being angry rather than the act of causing anger. 激㷫 requires an object, whereas 嬲 can stand alone.
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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.
