nau1 dou3 daan6 hei2嬲到彈起嬲到弹起
Jyutpingnau1 dou3 daan6 hei2
Yalenāu dou daahn héi
Definition
Extremely angry; so furious that one jumps up.
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How it's used
This phrase vividly describes a physical reaction to extreme anger, where the person is so incensed they literally or figuratively leap up. It is far more expressive than simply saying someone is angry, as it emphasizes the suddenness and intensity of the emotional outburst. It is commonly used in storytelling or when recounting a heated argument to highlight the dramatic nature of the event.
Examples
He was so angry after hearing that he sprang to his feet.
Why did you jump up in anger?
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Common phrases
to be so angry that one jumps up
Common mistake
Do not use this phrase for mild annoyance or frustration, as it specifically implies an explosive, high-energy reaction. It is also not a standard way to describe being angry in a professional or formal setting.
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Grammar guides
- Directional complementsThe small words added after a verb to show direction of movement, like up, down, out, in, and back. Common in everyday Cantonese.
- DemonstrativesThis and that with 呢 and 嗰, the personal pronouns, and how 哋 turns I, you, and he into we, you all, and they.
- Resultative complementsSticking a result word onto a verb to show how it turned out, like eat until full or look and find. A productive everyday pattern.
