nou6 hei3怒氣怒气
Jyutpingnou6 hei3
Yalenouh hei
Definition
Anger, rage, or a state of fury.
neutralemotion
How it's used
Focuses on the internal feeling of resentment or fury rather than just the outward expression of shouting. It is often paired with verbs like 壓抑 or 平息 to describe the process of managing or dissipating these intense emotions. Unlike general terms for being mad, this carries a sense of building pressure that needs to be released.
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gu2股gúExamples
He was full of anger and threw a tantrum as soon as he got home.
How can you calm down his anger?
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Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a simple annoyance or being slightly upset, as it implies a much more intense and heavy emotional state. It is a formal-leaning noun that sounds unnatural if used in casual, everyday complaints about minor inconveniences.
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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.
