Meaning
发怒 means to become angry or to lose one's temper. It describes the action of transitioning into an angry state, often suddenly or visibly. The word combines 发 (to emit, to release) with 怒 (anger), creating the meaning of 'releasing anger' or 'becoming angry.'
Usage
发怒 is a somewhat formal or literary term compared to colloquial alternatives like 生气. It often implies a more intense or visible expression of anger, suggesting someone has reached their breaking point. Native speakers might use it in written contexts, formal speech, or when describing someone's anger in narrative form.
Examples
- 01老师因为学生不听话而发怒了。.The teacher got angry because the students were disobedient.
- 02他听到这个消息后勃然发怒。.He flew into a rage after hearing this news.
Characters
Common collocations
- 勃然发怒to suddenly fly into a rage
- 大发雷霆to rage furiously (idiom)
Antonyms
Origin
The character 怒 originally depicted a slave (奴) with a heart radical (心), representing the suppressed anger of someone in bondage. 发 adds the sense of releasing or expressing that anger outwardly.