nổi khùng
Definition
- Adjective/Verb Phrase (to become furious):
- To fly into a rage; to lose one's temper suddenly and violently. It describes an intense, explosive outburst of anger.
- To become extremely and visibly angry, often with shouting or aggressive behavior.
Usage Examples
- Adjective/Verb Phrase:
- Ông ấy nổi khùng lên khi thấy kết quả. (He flew into a rage when he saw the result.)
- Đừng nói nữa, cô ấy sắp nổi khùng đấy. (Stop talking, she's about to lose her temper.)
- Nghe tin đó, anh ta nổi khùng và đập vỡ cái ly. (Upon hearing that news, he became furious and smashed the glass.)
Advanced Usage
- The phrase often implies a loss of self-control that is more intense and sudden than general anger ("giận"). It can be used with the particle "lên" (to flare up).
Variants and Related Words
- Nổi giận (v): To become angry. This is a more standard, slightly less intense synonym.
- Anh ấy hiếm khi nổi giận. (He rarely gets angry.)
- Nổi điên (v): To become crazy/mad; can imply anger but also irrational behavior.
- Cô ấy nổi điên lên vì bị chỉ trích. (She went mad because of the criticism.)
Synonyms
- To fly into a rage: To suddenly become very angry.
- To lose one's temper: To fail to maintain composure and become angry.
- To blow up: (Informal) To become very angry suddenly.
- To flare up: To suddenly express strong anger.
Related Idioms
- Nổi máu điên/giận: Literally "the crazy/angry blood rises," meaning to be overcome by a fit of anger or madness.
- Hắn nổi máu điên lên và lao vào đánh nhau. (He was overcome with rage and started fighting.)
- Nổi cơn thịnh nộ: To have a fit of wrath (more literary).
- Vị vua nổi cơn thịnh nộ với kẻ phản bội. (The king flew into a wrathful fury with the traitor.)
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