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Yalemàhn fáhn
Definition
The anger or indignation of the people.
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How it's used
Focuses specifically on collective outrage directed toward authority figures or institutions. It carries a heavy, serious tone often found in news reports or political discussions. Unlike general anger, it implies a widespread consensus among the public regarding a perceived injustice.
Examples
This incident has caused a great deal of public anger.
Is the government trying to provoke public anger by doing this?
Related words
Common phrases
to provoke public anger
to appease public anger
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe personal or individual anger, as it specifically refers to the collective sentiment of a population or group.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
