mang2 zang2𤷪𤺧
Jyutpingmang2 zang2
Yalemáng jáng
Definition
Irritable, snappy, or easily annoyed.
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How it's used
This term captures a specific state of being on edge or having a short fuse, often due to stress or lack of sleep. It is highly expressive and carries a stronger, more visceral connotation than generic words for being angry. You will frequently hear it used to describe someone who is reacting disproportionately to minor inconveniences.
Examples
Why are you being so irritable?
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with general anger, but it specifically implies a state of agitation or being easily triggered. It is not used to describe a person who is naturally grumpy or mean-spirited as a personality trait, but rather someone who is currently in a volatile mood.
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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.
