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“annoyed” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinnǎo huǒ

Example

我因为堵车有点儿恼火。wǒ yīn wèi dǔ chē yóu diǎnr náo huǒ

I am a little annoyed because of the traffic jam.

Illustration for 恼火 (annoyed)

How to say “annoyed” in Chinese

“Annoyed” in Chinese is 恼火 (nǎo huǒ).

A small burst of heat-like irritation caused by friction or provocation.

Full entry for 恼火: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 恼火

他对这件事感到恼火，但没有发脾气。tā duì zhè jiàn shì gǎn dào náo huǒ dàn méi yǒu fā pí qì

He was annoyed about this matter, but he did not lose his temper.

Tips for using 恼火

  • In everyday conversation, 恼火 (nǎohuǒ, "annoyed") often takes a degree word such as 有点儿 (yǒudiǎnr, "a little"), which reports irritation without making it sound extreme.

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