lose one's temper; sulk; get angry
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Meanings
1 sense · 4 examplesverb
to lose one's temper; to get angry; to sulk
informalCommonly used in spoken language to describe someone showing anger or displeasure, often petulantly or unreasonably. Usually used for temporary emotional outbursts.
Tā他
yòu又
nào闹
pí脾
qi气
le了
，
bù不
kěn肯
chī吃
fàn饭
。
He's throwing a tantrum again and refuses to eat.
Bié别
nào闹
pí脾
qi气
le了
，
hǎo好
hǎo好
shuō说
huà话
。
Stop sulking and talk properly.
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Zhè这
hái孩
zi子
yī一
bù不
shùn顺
xīn心
jiù就
nào闹
pí脾
qi气
。
This child throws a tantrum whenever things don't go his way.
Tā她
nào闹
pí脾
qi气
zǒu走
le了
，
shuí谁
yě也
bù不
lǐ理
。
She stormed off in a huff and ignored everyone.