m4 fan6唔忿
Jyutpingm4 fan6
Yalem̀h fahn
Definition
Unconvinced, dissatisfied, or indignant at an perceived unfairness.
colloquialemotion
How it's used
Expresses a feeling of resentment or unwillingness to accept a defeat or an unfair outcome. It often carries a sense of being stubborn or refusing to let go of a perceived injustice. While 唔忿 is common, adding 氣 to form 唔忿氣 is the standard way to describe this emotional state in daily speech.
Examples
He is very unconvinced and upset after losing the match.
Related words
Common phrases
to feel resentful or unconvinced
Common mistake
Do not use this to mean simply disagreeing with an opinion. It specifically relates to a competitive or comparative context where someone feels they deserve better than the result they received.
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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.
