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Chinese
dǔqì
Meaning: to act out of spite; to sulk
Part of Speech: Verb

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Example

他一時賭氣,沒有接朋友的電話。
他一时赌气,没有接朋友的电话。
In a moment of pique, he did not answer his friend's call.

Usage Notes

Describes acting because one is angry or hurt, often impulsively, rather than because it is truly what one wants.

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