Definitions

huì rage

Etymology phono-semantic

heart

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The character "恚" is structurally defined by the phonetic component "圭" positioned above the semantic component "心", which directly references the heart or mind, thereby anchoring its meaning within the realm of internal affect. Etymologically, this configuration points to an original sense of anger or resentment emanating from the heart, a core signification that has persisted without substantial alteration through its documented history. While the character's form has remained stable, its application in classical texts consistently conveys a specific nuance of indignation or vexation, often distinguished by a literary tenor that sets it apart from more generalized terms for anger. The consistent pairing of "圭" for sound and "心" for meaning has reinforced its conceptual boundaries, ensuring that its usage continues to evoke a particular emotional quality rooted in its compositional logic.

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Seal Chu (Warring States: 475-221 BC)
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他感到非常忿

Tā gǎndào fēicháng fènhuì.

He felt very angry.

我对他的行为感到忿

Wǒ duì tā de xíngwéi gǎndào fènhuì.

I feel angry about his behavior.

她因失望而忿

Tā yīn shīwàng ér fènhuì.

She is angry due to disappointment.

他虽然忿,但没有发作。

Tā suīrán fènhuì, dàn méiyǒu fāzuò.

Although he was angry, he didn't lose his temper.

他始终无法平息心中的愤。

Tā shǐzhōng wúfǎ píngxī xīnzhōng de huìfèn.

He始终 couldn't calm the fury in his heart.

听到这个消息,他骂了几句。

Tīngdào zhège xiāoxi, tā huìmà le jǐ jù.

Upon hearing this news, he scolded angrily a few words.

由于长期受压,他积累了深深的恨。

Yóuyú chángqī shòu yā, tā jīlěile shēnshēn de huìhèn.

Due to long-term pressure, he accumulated deep resentment.

这种情绪往往导致冲动行为。

Huì zhè zhǒng qíngxù wǎngwǎng dǎozhì chōngdòng xíngwéi.

The emotion of anger often leads to impulsive behavior.