nau1 sei2嬲死
Jyutpingnau1 sei2
Yalenāu séi
Definition
To get extremely angry; to be furious.
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How it's used
This expression uses the suffix 死 to indicate an extreme degree of emotion, similar to how one might say 悶死 or 笑死. It conveys a sense of being so angry that one feels overwhelmed or exhausted by the frustration. It is much more common in spoken Cantonese than formal alternatives like 生氣.
Examples
He is always late, it makes me so angry.
Related words
Common phrases
to be extremely annoying
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the literal meaning of dying from anger. It is a hyperbolic expression for being extremely annoyed or furious, not a description of a medical emergency.
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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.
