愤怒

fèn nù

HSK 2.0 Level 5 HSK 3.0 Level 6 Adjective Common

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Definitions

1. angry
2. indignant
3. wrath
4. ire

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Word relationships

Antonyms

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• 高兴 gāo xìng 高兴 gāo xìng happy 高兴 means happy, opposite of angry.: happy

Related words

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• 愤慨 fèn kǎi 愤慨 fèn kǎi to resent 愤慨 means righteous indignation, a formal word related to 愤怒.: to resent

Synonyms

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• 生气 shēng qì 生气 shēng qì to get angry Both mean 'angry', but 愤怒 is stronger and more formal.: to get angry
• 恼怒 nǎo nù 恼怒 nǎo nù resentful 恼怒 suggests irritation and indignation, similar to 愤怒 but slightly less intense.: resentful

Usage notes

Collocations

愤怒 often collocates with 群众 (angry crowd), 心情 (angry mood), or 表示 (express anger).

Formality

愤怒 is a formal and strong word for anger; use 生气 in casual conversation.

Example Sentences

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这个消息让他非常 愤怒 。

This news made him very angry.

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Child Words of 愤怒

• 怒 怒 nù: anger
• 愤 愤 fèn: indignant