惱 (nǎo) - Angry & annoyed

惱Tone 3

nǎo ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

楠念

惱 · nǎo

Angry;

annoyed;

irritated;

vexed;

distressed;

worried.

Angryannoyedirritated

Usage highlights

Angry and resentfulWorried and distressedFeel annoyedBitterly distressedEnragedAnnoy someone

Synonyms

  • 怒— anger, rage
  • 煩— annoyed, vexed
  • 氣— angry, mad

Antonyms

  • 喜— happy, pleased
  • 樂— joyful, delighted
  • 悅— pleased, content

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • Don't be angry (不要惱怒).
  • This problem troubles me (這個問題讓我很煩惱).
  • He was annoyed by the noise (他被噪音惹惱了).
  • She felt distressed about the situation (她對情況感到苦惱).

Collocations

  • Angry and resentful(惱怒)
  • Worried and distressed(煩惱)
  • Feel annoyed(惱火)
  • Bitterly distressed(苦惱)
  • Enraged(氣惱)
  • Annoy someone(惹惱)

Idioms

  • Annoyed and ashamed(惱羞成怒)
  • Worries and anxieties(煩惱憂愁)
  • No worries or anger(無惱無怒)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character 惱 reflects the traditional Chinese emphasis on emotional control and maintaining harmony.
  • In Buddhist context, '惱' is one of the fundamental afflictions (kleshas) that cause suffering.
  • The character combines the heart/mind radical (忄) with 囟, suggesting mental agitation or distress.

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