愤 (fèn) - anger, resentment, indignation — a strong feeling of

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愤 · fèn

anger, resentment, indignation — a strong feeling of displeasure and hostility, often righteous or moral in nature.

anger, resentment, indignation — a strong feeling of

Usage highlights

indignationpublic outrageresentmentrighteous indignationanger and hatredto be indignant

Synonyms

  • 怒— anger, rage (more general term)
  • 忿— anger, resentment (similar but often more personal)
  • 恼— annoyed, irritated (less intense)

Antonyms

  • 喜— joy, happiness
  • 乐— pleasure, delight
  • 悦— pleased, content

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He felt great indignation at the injustice (愤慨).
  • The public was outraged by the scandal (公愤).
  • She expressed her anger and resentment (愤恨).
  • He was filled with righteous indignation (义愤).

Collocations

  • indignation(愤慨)
  • public outrage(公愤)
  • resentment(愤恨)
  • righteous indignation(义愤)
  • anger and hatred(愤懑)
  • to be indignant(愤愤不平)

Idioms

  • To feel indignant at the injustice of the world(愤世嫉俗)
  • To work with resolve and determination(发愤图强)
  • To be filled with righteous indignation(义愤填膺)
  • To be extremely angry(愤不欲生)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • In Confucian thought, righteous anger (义愤) is considered a legitimate and sometimes virtuous emotional response to injustice.
  • The character appears in many classical texts expressing moral outrage against corruption and social ills.
  • In modern usage, it often carries connotations of justified anger rather than mere personal frustration.

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