sam1 fo2 sing6心火盛
Jyutpingsam1 fo2 sing6
Yalesām fó sihng
Definition
Irritable, short-tempered, or easily angered.
colloquialhealthemotion
How it's used
Rooted in traditional Chinese medicine, this term describes a state where internal heat manifests as irritability or impatience. It is frequently used to explain someone's sudden outbursts or short temper as a temporary physical or emotional condition rather than a permanent personality trait. People often suggest drinking herbal tea or cooling drinks to alleviate this state.
Examples
Why are you so grumpy?
He has been ill-tempered lately and keeps scolding people.
Related words
Common phrases
drink herbal tea to cool down
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with being genuinely angry at a specific person or event. It describes a general state of being prone to irritation, whereas 嬲 is used for the specific emotion of anger.
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