Chinese
fāhuǒ
Meaning: to get angry; to lose one's temper; to ignite; to fire (a gun)
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

發火
發
火
发火
发
火

Example sentences

He got angry at me for no reason.
他突然對我發火,真是莫名其妙。
他突然对我发火,真是莫名其妙。
He suddenly got angry at me, it's really baffling.
雖然很生氣,他還是忍耐著沒有發火。
虽然很生气,他还是忍耐著没有发火。
Although he was very angry, he still restrained himself and didn't lose his temper.
他的脾氣很暴躁,經常因為一點小事就發火。
他的脾气很暴躁,经常因为一点小事就发火。
He has a hot temper and often loses his temper over small things.

Usage Notes

Most commonly used for 'getting angry', but also used for mechanical ignition or firing weapons.

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