愤怒 fènnù angry
angry; indignant; wrath; ire
How to remember 愤怒: 愤 anger + 怒 anger = angry.
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How it is used
- Angry / indignant - righteous or intense anger: 感到愤怒 (gǎndào fènnù) to feel outraged, 愤怒的人群 (an angry crowd).
- Heavier and more formal than 生气 (shēngqì, to be angry/upset, everyday); 愤怒 is deep, often moral outrage.
- Written/dramatic register.
Example sentences
- 恐惧很快变成愤怒。 Kǒngjù hěnkuài biànchéng fènnù.Fear quickly turned into anger.