Definitions

nǎo (verb) to annoy; to irritate; to upset
nǎo (adjective) angry; agitated

Etymology

Phonosemantic compound. represents the meaning and 𡿺 represents the sound. Simplified form of .

Semantic:

About

The character "恼" derives from its traditional form "惱", which is structured with the heart radical 忄 and the phonetic component 惱, the latter sharing a connection with 腦 (brain) to imply mental agitation. Initially representing a broader range of psychological distress, its meaning gradually specialized to convey anger or annoyance. In the simplified form, the phonetic element was replaced by 囟, a pictographic component symbolizing the fontanel, while the character's core association with troubled states of mind persisted.

Example Sentences Hide

这真让人火。

Zhè zhēn ràng rén nǎohuǒ.

This really makes people irritated.

我感到十分烦

Wǒ gǎndào shífēn fánnǎo.

I feel quite worried.

怒地大喊。

Tā nǎonù de dà hǎn.

He shouted angrily.

不要为小事火。

Bùyào wèi xiǎo shì nǎohuǒ.

Don't get irritated over trivial matters.

她的态度让我恨。

Tā de tàidù ràng wǒ nǎohèn.

Her attitude makes me resentful.

面对困难,他从不怒。

Miànduì kùnnán, tā cóngbù nǎonù.

Facing difficulties, he never gets angry.

孩子们的笑声驱散了他的烦

Háizimen de xiàoshēng qūsànle tā de fánnǎo.

The children's laughter dispelled his worries.

尽管被误解,他也没有表现出丝毫怒。

Jǐnguǎn bèi wùjiě, tā yě méiyǒu biǎoxiàn chū sīháo nǎonù.

Despite being misunderstood, he did not show any anger.