Definition
愤慨 is a formal stative verb that expresses 'indignation' specifically at injustice or wrongdoing — stronger and more principled than general anger (生气) or rage (愤怒). It often appears in written or serious contexts (news, speeches, formal complaints) and is followed by 于 (愤慨于) or used with 感到. Unlike 愤怒, it carries a moral judgment component.
s.v.
indignant (at injustice)
Examples
- 愤慨。Tā duì zhè zhǒng bù gōngpíng de dàiyù gǎndào fēicháng fèn kǎi.He felt very indignant about this unfair treatment.
- 愤慨，。Rénmín duì fǔbài xíngwéi jíwéi fèn kǎi, yāoqiú yán chéng.The people are extremely indignant at corruption and demand severe punishment.
- ，愤慨。Kàndào qīnlüè zhě de bàoxíng, tā xīnzhōng chōngmǎn le fèn kǎi.Seeing the atrocities of the invaders, his heart was filled with indignation.
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