guk1 hei3局氣局气
Jyutpingguk1 hei3
Yalegūk hei
Definition
To feel choked with resentment; to be angry or suffocated with indignation.
colloquialemotion
How it's used
Describes a state of internalizing frustration or anger rather than expressing it openly. It carries a sense of feeling stifled or suffocated by one's own suppressed emotions. This term is often used to describe someone who is brooding or sulking silently.
Examples
He is always holding in his anger and refuses to speak out.
Related words
Common phrases
to be stuck in a state of resentment
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the Beijing dialect term 局氣, which means to be fair, honorable, or reliable. In Cantonese, it strictly refers to the negative emotional state of being resentful or stifled.
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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.
