tiu4 hei3 m4 seon6條氣唔順条气唔顺
Jyutpingtiu4 hei3 m4 seon6
Yaletìuh hei m̀h seuhn
Definition
To feel aggrieved, resentful, or indignant due to unfairness or things not going one's way.
colloquialemotion
How it's used
Focuses on the internal feeling of resentment or indignation caused by perceived unfairness. It is often used when someone feels they have been treated unjustly or forced to accept a situation they find unacceptable. The phrase literally refers to one's breath or energy not being smooth, suggesting a physical sensation of being blocked or stifled by anger.
Examples
It had nothing to do with me, being forced to take the blame really makes me feel aggrieved.
Related words
Common phrases
to feel aggrieved
Common mistake
Do not use this to describe simple sadness or disappointment. It specifically requires a sense of injustice or being wronged by someone else.
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