guk1 hei3谷氣谷气
Jyutpingguk1 hei3
Yalegūk hei
Definition
Angry; pent-up and annoyed; suffocated with anger.
colloquialemotion
How it's used
Refers to a feeling of pent up frustration or suppressed anger that builds up inside like steam. It implies a sense of helplessness or being unable to vent, rather than an explosive outburst. People often use it to describe situations where they feel unfairly treated but have to keep quiet.
Examples
He targets me all the time, it's really infuriating.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 嬲, which is a general state of being angry. 谷氣 specifically highlights the internal pressure or the feeling of being stifled by a situation.
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Grammar guides
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