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March 24, 2026
愤怒(憤怒)fènnù(fen4nu4)
愤怒 (fèn nù) means to feel anger or indignation, often in response to perceived injustice or wrongdoing. This word is commonly used in both spoken and written contexts to express strong emotions, whether in personal conversations or in discussions about social issues.
Frequency#1829DifficultyHard
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, expressing anger openly can be considered inappropriate in many social settings, making the concept of 愤怒 nuanced. It often relates to social justice movements, where individuals feel justified in their anger towards systemic issues.
Memory Tip
Imagine a 'fen' (that sounds like 'fan') blowing away your anger, but instead, it intensifies your 'nu' (new) feelings of rage. Picture a fan spinning rapidly, creating a whirlwind of anger, reminding you of the intensity of '愤怒'.
Meanings of 愤怒
fènnù(fen4nu4)
1angry
2indignant
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About 愤怒
愤怒Simplified
憤怒Traditional
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—Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#1829Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L6IntermediateTOCFLL5HSKKL3CEFRC1
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Quick Contrast
愤慨 (fènkǎi) vs 愤怒 (fèn nù): choose 愤慨 when expressing indignation with a focus on moral outrage, while 愤怒 emphasizes raw anger.
Memory Mnemonic
Imagine a 'fen' (that sounds like 'fan') blowing away your anger, but instead, it intensifies your 'nu' (new) feelings of rage. Picture a fan spinning rapidly, creating a whirlwind of anger, reminding you of the intensity of '愤怒'.
Usage Notes
Be careful not to confuse 愤怒 with other milder expressions of anger, such as 生气 (shēngqì). This word is more formal and is often used in serious contexts, such as news reports or discussions about human rights. Remember to use the fourth tones correctly to convey the right meaning.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 6 word, 愤怒 is essential for discussing emotions and social issues. Students should focus on using it in various sentence structures to express complex feelings and should connect it with other emotion-related vocabulary at this level.
Cultural Note
In Chinese culture, expressing anger openly can be considered inappropriate in many social settings, making the concept of 愤怒 nuanced. It often relates to social justice movements, where individuals feel justified in their anger towards systemic issues.
Common Mistakes
Learners often misuse 愤怒 in contexts where a softer word like 生气 would be more appropriate. For example, saying '我对这个小事感到愤怒' (I feel angry about this small matter) should instead be '我对这个小事感到生气'.
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Grammar Patterns of 愤怒
愤怒 functions as a verb — the action or state of the sentence. The Chinese order is Subject + Verb + Object (我吃饭). Negate it with 不 (habitual / future) or 没(有) (completed action). Add aspect markers like 了, 过, 着 directly after the verb. It carries 4 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
Exercise 1 of 4
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可能是____蒙蔽了他的眼睛，也可能是他判断有误。
Perhaps anger had clouded his vision, perhaps his judgment had been faulty.
Example Sentences for 愤怒 (10)
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可能是愤怒蒙蔽了他的眼睛，也可能是他判断有误。
kě néng shì fèn nù mēng bì le tā de yǎn jīng， ， yě kě néng shì tā pàn duàn yǒu。
Perhaps anger had clouded his vision, perhaps his judgment had been faulty.
2
他们仅为此付给他10英镑，这真让他感到愤怒。
tā mén jǐn wéi cǐ fù gěi tā10 10 yīng， bàng ， zhè zhēn ràng tā gǎn dào。
They paid him only £10 for it and it really rankled.
3
他还有很多强压的愤怒要发泄。
tā huán yǒu hěn duō qiáng yā de fèn nù yào fā xiè。
In the union office, the mood gradually changed from resignation to rage.
5
在他的身后，愤怒的司机排成了长龙。
zài tā de shēn hòu， ， fèn nù de sī jī pái chéng le cháng。
Behind him was a long queue of angry motorists.
6
男人通常能更好地表达愤怒。
nán rén tōng cháng néng gēng hǎo dì biǎo dá fèn nù。
Men are generally better able to express anger.
7
这项开支遭到了一些人愤怒的指责。
zhè xiàng kāi zhī zāo dào le yī xiē rén fèn nù de zhǐ zé。
There have been cries of outrage about this expenditure.
8
愤怒的人群向那辆车扔石头，然后放火烧它。
fèn nù de rén qún xiàng nà liàng chē rēng shí tóu， ， rán hòu fàng huǒ shāo。
The enraged crowd stoned the car, then set it on fire.
9
只有在那内心的愤怒充分表露的时候，他才令人信服。
zhī yǒu zài nà nèi xīn de fèn nù chōng fēn biǎo lòu de shí hòu， ， tā cái líng rén xìn。
He's only convincing when that inner fury manifests itself.
10
“那不是真的，”埃丽卡愤怒地说。
“ “ nà bù shì zhēn，” de ，” āi lì kǎ fèn nù。
"That is not true," Erica said indignantly.
Cultural Notes for 愤怒
🏮Cultural insight
In Chinese culture, expressing anger openly can be considered inappropriate in many social settings, making the concept of 愤怒 nuanced. It often relates to social justice movements, where individuals feel justified in their anger towards systemic issues.
🌏Cross-cultural Insight
In Western cultures, expressing anger can sometimes be seen as a way to assert oneself, while in Chinese culture, it may be viewed as losing face or disrupting harmony.
Frequently Asked Questions about 愤怒
While you can use it casually, it's better suited for formal contexts or serious discussions about emotions.
Synonyms include 生气 (shēngqì) for a milder form of anger, and 愤慨 (fènkǎi) for indignation.
