sai2 pei4 hei3使脾氣使脾气

Jyutpingsai2 pei4 hei3

Yalesái pèih hei

Definition

To lose one's temper, throw a tantrum, or be temperamental.

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How it's used

Describes the act of expressing frustration or anger in an unreasonable or childish manner. It often implies that the person is being difficult or moody without a clear, logical reason. While it can apply to adults, it is frequently used to describe children or people acting immaturely.

Examples

nei5你zou6做me1咩jau6又hai2喺dou6度sai2使pei4脾hei3氣aa4呀？

Why are you throwing a tantrum here again?

keoi5佢seng4成jat6日dou1都zung1鍾ji3意sai2使pei4脾hei3氣，hou2好naan4難soeng1相cyu3處。

He always likes to be temperamental, it is hard to get along with him.

Common phrases

seng4成jat6日sai2使pei4脾hei3氣

always throwing tantrums

Common mistake

Learners often confuse this with 發脾氣, which is the more standard and common way to say 'to lose one's temper'. Using 使脾氣 is acceptable but sounds slightly more regional or specific to certain social circles compared to the ubiquitous 發脾氣.