Definition
发怒 means 'to get angry' and often emphasises an outward display of anger. It is more formal and intense than the everyday 生气 (shēng qì), and less spontaneous than 发火 (fā huǒ 'lose one's temper'). Use it for a deliberate or serious anger.
verb
to get angry
Examples
- 发怒，。Tā hěn róngyì fā nù, nǐ yào xiǎoxīn shuōhuà.He gets angry easily, so be careful what you say.
- 发怒。Wǒ cónglái méi jiàn tā fā nù guo.I've never seen him get angry.
- 发怒，。Bié fā nù, hǎohao shāngliang.Don't get angry; let's talk it over nicely.
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