愤怒 (fèn nù) — angry, indignant

Definition

A formal, written word for 'angry' — stronger and more literary than everyday 生气. Often used about moral outrage rather than ordinary irritation.

adjective
angryindignant

Examples

  • 愤怒
    Tā tīng dào zhè ge xiāo xi hòu fēi cháng fèn nù.
    He was very angry after hearing this news.
  • 愤怒
    Bú yào nà me fèn nù, xiān lěng jìng xià lái.
    Don't be so angry; first calm down.
  • 愤怒
    Tā fèn nù dì shuāi le mén.
    He angrily slammed the door.

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