Chinese
fāpíqi
Meaning: to lose one's temper; to get angry
Part of Speech: Verb

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Handwriting

發脾氣
發
脾
氣
发脾气
发
脾
气

Example sentences

He just lost his temper with me.
別衝著別人發脾氣。
别冲著别人发脾气。
Don't lose your temper at others.
他動不動就發脾氣。
他动不动就发脾气。
He loses his temper at the drop of a hat.

Usage Notes

Common expression for suddenly becoming angry or throwing a tantrum.

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