发怒

• 拼音: fā nù
• 汉字拆解: 发 = emit, express; 怒 = 奴 (slave, phonetic) + 心 (heart) — anger from the heart

含义

To get angry; to lose one's temper. Expressing anger openly, often suddenly or intensely.

More intense and sudden than 生气 (upset). Implies visible, outward expression of anger — raised voice, angry expression. Can be used for both justified and unjustified anger. Related: 怒火中烧 (burning with rage), 暴怒 (violent anger). Often considered something to control: 别发怒 (don't lose your temper).

例句

1. 老板因为项目延误当众发怒，把文件都摔在了桌上。
2. 她很少发怒，但这次实在是忍无可忍了。
3. 一发怒就容易说错话，做错事，还是先冷静一下比较好。

用法指南

语境: emotions, conflict, everyday

语气: intense

正确说法

• 你先别发怒，听我解释完再说。(Don't get angry yet; let me finish explaining first.)
• 他很少发怒，今天肯定是被气坏了。(He rarely loses his temper; he must be really upset today.)

错误说法

• 用发怒来描述轻微的不满 (Don't use 发怒 for mild displeasure — it implies explosive anger; use 不高兴 or 有点生气 instead)

起源与历史

Compound of 发 (emit, express) + 怒 (anger). Literally 'emit anger.'

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal