petty anger; trivial irritation
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Meanings
1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
anger over trivial matters; petty irritation
Often used in expressions like '生闲气' or '怄闲气'. Implies the anger is unnecessary or excessive for the situation.
Bié别
wèi为
zhè这
diǎn点
xiǎo小
shì事
shēng生
xián闲
qì气
，
shāng伤
le了
shēn身
tǐ体
bù不
zhí值
de得
。
Don't get angry over such trivial matters; it's not worth damaging your health.
Lǎo老
liǎng两
kǒu口
jīng经
cháng常
wèi为
xiē些
xián闲
qì气
bàn拌
zuǐ嘴
，
dàn但
gǎn感
qíng情
qí其
shí实
hěn很
hǎo好
。
The old couple often bickers over petty irritations, but they actually have a very good relationship.
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Tā他
zǒng总
shì是
xǐ喜
huan欢
òu怄
xián闲
qì气
，
gǎo搞
de得
dà大
jiā家
dōu都
bù不
yú愉
kuài快
。
He always likes to sulk over trivial matters, making everyone uncomfortable.