nou6 hei3 cung1 cung1怒氣沖沖怒气冲冲
Jyutpingnou6 hei3 cung1 cung1
Yalenouh hei chūng chūng
Definition
Furious, very angry, or in a huff.
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How it's used
This idiom describes a person who is visibly and intensely enraged, often with a sense of momentum or aggression. It is more descriptive and literary than simply saying 好嬲, which is the standard way to express anger in daily speech. Using this phrase adds a dramatic flair to your description of someone's state of mind.
Examples
He walked in looking furious.
Why are you so angry?
Related words
Common phrases
to speak in a furious manner
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe a quiet or internal feeling of anger, as it specifically implies an outward, explosive display of temper. It is an adjective phrase that usually requires 咁 to connect to the verb it modifies.
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