愤怒

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Character Breakdown

Understanding 愤怒 (fèn nù)

愤怒 is a formal and strong word used to describe intense anger or indignation. It often implies a justified or righteous anger, not just irritation or annoyance. It is commonly used in written and spoken Chinese to express serious emotional reactions to unfairness, injustice, or wrongdoing.

Usage and Nuance

When you use 愤怒, you convey a deep emotional response that can lead to loss of calm or reason, as seen in the example where someone's emotions cause them to lose their rationality. It is stronger than simply 生气 (shēngqì), which means angry but can be milder or more casual.

Common Collocations

  • 愤怒情绪 (fènnù de qíngxù): angry emotions, often describing a state of mind
  • 愤怒地质 (fènnù de zhìwèn): to question angrily, showing how anger affects speech
  • 愤怒抗议 (fènnù de kàngyì): angry protest, used in social or political contexts

Register and Tone

愤怒 is more formal and often used in news reports, literature, or serious conversations. It is less common in casual daily talk where 生气 or might be preferred.

Avoiding Confusion

Do not confuse 愤怒 with (nùqì), which refers more to the feeling or temper itself rather than the state of being angry. 愤怒 emphasizes the outward expression or strong feeling of anger.

Example Sentences

He feels very angry about the unfair treatment.

The feeling of anger made him lose his reason.

She angrily questioned why things turned out this way.