Meanings of 怄
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AI Study Notes for 怄
怒 (nù) - use 怄 when describing a sulking annoyance rather than outright anger.
When using 怄, be careful with tone; it's often used in informal contexts. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar verbs like 生气 (shēngqì, to get angry), which carries a stronger emotional weight. Typical collocations include 怄气 (òuqì, to sulk).
Although 怄 is not part of the official HSK vocabulary, it connects to emotions and feelings, which are relevant at HSK Level 3. Students should focus on understanding the nuances of emotion-related vocabulary to express feelings accurately.
Learners often confuse 怄 with the more general term for 'angry' (生气). For example, saying '我今天很怄' (Wǒ jīntiān hěn òu) can be misleading; it's better to say '我今天很生气' (Wǒ jīntiān hěn shēngqì) if you're expressing anger.
Pronunciation of 怄
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Etymology of 怄
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Case file: 怄
- 1The meaning half忄 carries the sense.
- 2The sound half区 is there for the reading, not the meaning.
- 3The giveawayheart
- 4On the record aspictophonetic.
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How to say annoyed in Chinese
“annoyed” in Chinese is怄
The character 怄 (òu) conveys feelings of annoyance or irritation, often accompanied by sulking or brooding. It is used to describe a state of being upset or displeased, and can refer to both a person’s feelings and the action of causing such feelings in someone else.
When to use 怄
When using 怄, be careful with tone; it's often used in informal contexts. A common mistake is to confuse it with similar verbs like 生气 (shēngqì, to get angry), which carries a stronger emotional weight. Typical collocations include 怄气 (òuqì, to sulk).
怄 or something close to it
怒 (nù) - use 怄 when describing a sulking annoyance rather than outright anger.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 怄 with the more general term for 'angry' (生气). For example, saying '我今天很怄' (Wǒ jīntiān hěn òu) can be misleading; it's better to say '我今天很生气' (Wǒ jīntiān hěn shēngqì) if you're expressing anger.
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Grammar Patterns of 怄
怄 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 5 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Complete the Sentence
他____气道：“你态度不端正。”
"You haven't got the right attitude," he said sulkily.
Example Sentences for 怄 (1)
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Frequently Asked Questions about 怄
Yes, it's often used informally to describe feelings of annoyance, especially among friends.
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