tam bành
Definition
- Noun:
- A fit of rage or fury, especially of a woman: Refers to a sudden, intense, and often uncontrolled outburst of anger, traditionally associated with women's temper.
- A state of extreme irritation or wrath: Describes a powerful emotional state of being violently angry.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Cô ấy nổi cơn tam bành khi phát hiện ra sự thật. (She flew into a fit of rage when she discovered the truth.)
- Đừng chọc cô ấy, cô ấy dễ nổi tam bành lắm. (Don't provoke her; she easily flies into a fury.)
Advanced Usage
- The term is often used in a somewhat critical or dramatic context to describe a woman's anger as overwhelming or tempestuous. It carries a cultural nuance, implying a level of fury that is difficult to control.
Variants and Related Words
- Nổi tam bành (verb phrase): To fly into a rage, to have a fit of fury.
- Nghe tin đó, bà ta nổi tam bành lên. (Upon hearing that news, she flew into a rage.)
Synonyms
- Fury: Violent, wild, or passionate anger.
- Rage: A feeling of intense, uncontrollable anger.
- Temper: A person's state of mind regarding anger; often used in "fit of temper."
- Wrath: Extreme anger, often with a connotation of divine punishment or profound indignation.
Related Idioms
- Nổi cơn tam bành: This is the standard idiomatic expression using the word, meaning to erupt in a furious rage.
- Chỉ vì một lỗi nhỏ, sếp đã nổi cơn tam bành. (Just because of a small mistake, the boss flew into a furious rage.)