Meaning
愤 expresses a strong feeling of anger or indignation, often arising from perceived injustice or unfair treatment. It conveys a sense of righteous anger or deep resentment. The character is commonly used in literary and formal contexts, though it appears in everyday compound words.
Usage
愤 rarely stands alone in modern Mandarin and typically appears in compound words like 愤怒 (anger), 愤慨 (indignation), or 义愤 (righteous indignation). It carries a stronger, more intense connotation than simple anger, suggesting moral outrage or deeply felt resentment. More common in written language than casual speech.
Examples
- 01他听到这个不公平的决定后非常愤慨。.He was very indignant after hearing this unfair decision.
- 02民众对腐败官员的行为充满了义愤。.The public was filled with righteous indignation at the corrupt officials' behavior.
Common collocations
- 愤怒不已extremely angry
- 义愤填膺filled with righteous indignation
- 激愤furious, enraged
Antonyms
Origin
The traditional form 憤 combines 心 (heart) with 賁 (a phonetic component), indicating an emotional state centered in the heart. The simplified form 愤 uses 分 as the phonetic element.