wat1 zik1鬱積郁积
Jyutpingwat1 zik1
Yalewāt jīk
Definition
Pent-up; accumulated and repressed over a period of time.
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How it's used
Focuses on the internal state of suppressed emotions or grievances that have built up over time. It implies a sense of heaviness or stagnation, often used when someone is unwilling or unable to express their feelings. Unlike simple sadness, it suggests a chronic condition that weighs on the mind.
Examples
He has a lot of pent-up unhappiness inside.
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the common verb 鬱, which can mean to be bored or depressed. 鬱積 specifically highlights the accumulation or layering of these negative feelings rather than just the state of being down.
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Grammar guides
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
