When you're describing someone who is experiencing anger, you can use the adjective 生气的 (shēng qì de). It literally means 'producing qi' or 'generating breath,' and in this context, it refers to the feeling of being angry.
You can use it directly after a person's name or a pronoun to say they are angry. For example, '他很生气的' (Tā hěn shēng qì de) means 'He is very angry.'
It’s a straightforward way to express this emotion in everyday Chinese. Remember to use it for people or even animals that can show anger.
When we say someone is '生气的' (shēng qì de), it means they are experiencing the emotion of anger. This adjective describes a state of displeasure, strong annoyance, or hostility. It's often used to show a person's immediate emotional reaction to something.
For example, you might say '他生气的' if someone is clearly upset and showing it. The '的' in '生气的' is often used after adjectives to describe a state or characteristic. Understanding this word helps you express and recognize basic emotions in Chinese.
生气的 in 30 Seconds
- 生气 means angry.
- It's an adjective.
- Used to describe people or feelings.
§ Using 生气的 instead of other emotion words
While 生气的 (shēngqì de) means 'angry', sometimes learners overuse it when other, more specific emotion words would be better. Just like in English, we have many ways to describe negative feelings beyond just 'angry'. For example, someone might be frustrated, annoyed, upset, or irritated, rather than full-blown angry.
- DEFINITION
- Frustrated: 沮丧 (jǔsàng)
他因为工作不顺利感到沮丧。(He felt frustrated because his work wasn't going smoothly.)
- DEFINITION
- Annoyed/Irritated: 恼火 (nǎohuǒ)
她对他的迟到感到很恼火。(She was very annoyed by his lateness.)
- DEFINITION
- Upset: 不开心 (bù kāixīn) or 心烦 (xīnfán)
听到这个消息，她感到很不开心。(Hearing this news, she felt very upset.)
§ Confusing with '生气' as a verb
生气的 (shēngqì de) is an adjective, meaning 'angry'. But you will also see 生气 (shēngqì) without the '的'. When used alone, 生气 functions as a verb, meaning 'to get angry' or 'to be angry'. This is a common point of confusion for learners.
- 生气的 (shēngqì de): Adjective. Describes a noun.
- 生气 (shēngqì): Verb. Describes an action or state of being.
他是一个生气的人。(He is an angry person.)
他很容易生气。(He easily gets angry.)
我因为他迟到而生气了。(I got angry because he was late.)
§ Incorrect word order with '很' or '非常'
When using adverbs of degree like 很 (hěn - very) or 非常 (fēicháng - extremely) with 生气的, make sure they modify the adjective directly. The structure is usually: Subject + Degree Adverb + 生气的.
- Correct: 他很生气的。 (Tā hěn shēngqì de. - He is very angry.)
- Incorrect: 他生气的很。 (Tā shēngqì de hěn.)
她非常生气的看着我。(She looked at me extremely angrily.)
§ Using '生气了' vs '生气的' for ongoing state
Sometimes learners use 生气了 (shēngqì le) when they actually mean 'is angry' as an ongoing state, not just that someone *got* angry. While 生气了 means 'got angry' or 'became angry', 生气的 describes the current state of being angry.
- 生气了 (shēngqì le): Emphasizes the change of state, i.e., 'got angry'. The '了' indicates completion or change.
- 生气的 (shēngqì de): Describes someone who is currently in an angry state.
他看到那封信后就生气了。(He got angry after seeing that letter.)
那个生气的顾客拒绝付款。(That angry customer refused to pay.)
Pronunciation Guide
- Mispronouncing the tones, especially for '生' and '气'.
- Overemphasizing the 'de' (的) which should be a neutral tone.
Examples by Level
他很生气的。
He is very angry.
别生气的。
Don't be angry.
她生气的走了。
She angrily left.
我有点生气的。
I'm a little angry.
他为什么生气的？
Why is he angry?
生气的孩子哭了。
The angry child cried.
你的猫生气的。
Your cat is angry.
老师生气的看着他。
The teacher looked at him angrily.
她因为男朋友迟到而生气的。
She was angry because her boyfriend was late.
Here, '生气的' functions as a predicate adjective.
老板对员工的工作表现很不满意，生气的批评了他们。
The boss was very dissatisfied with the employees' work performance and angrily criticized them.
生气的 can also modify a verb, indicating the manner of action.
他生气的样子让所有人都感到害怕。
His angry appearance made everyone feel scared.
'生气的样子' describes an angry look or appearance.
别生我的气，我不是故意的。
Don't be angry with me, I didn't do it on purpose.
This phrase '生…的气' means 'to be angry with someone'.
他生气的拒绝了我的建议。
He angrily rejected my suggestion.
Similar to example 2, '生气的' modifies the verb '拒绝'.
每次谈到这个话题，他都会变得很生气的。
Every time this topic is mentioned, he becomes very angry.
'变得生气的' indicates a change in emotional state.
我从来没见过他这么生气的。
I've never seen him so angry.
This emphasizes the degree of anger.
她生气的把门摔上了，发出了巨大的响声。
She angrily slammed the door, making a loud noise.
Again, '生气的' modifies the verb, showing the action was done in anger.
她因为错过了重要的会议而感到非常生气。
She felt very angry because she missed the important meeting.
老板对员工迟到的行为感到生气，决定扣除他们的工资。
The boss was angry about the employees being late and decided to deduct their salaries.
他生气的样子让屋子里的气氛变得很紧张。
His angry look made the atmosphere in the room very tense.
小孩子因为玩具被抢走了而生气的哭了。
The child cried angrily because his toy was snatched away.
她生气地挂断了电话，不想再和那个人说话。
She angrily hung up the phone, not wanting to talk to that person anymore.
面对不公平的待遇，他感到非常生气，但又无可奈何。
He felt very angry about the unfair treatment, but there was nothing he could do.
即使很生气，她也尽量保持冷静，避免冲突。
Even though she was very angry, she tried to stay calm to avoid conflict.
听到那个消息，他气得脸都红了，一句话也说不出来。
Upon hearing that news, he was so angry his face turned red, unable to say a word.
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
他看起来很生气的。
He looks very angry.
她生气的走了。
She left angrily.
别生我的气。
Don't be angry with me.
我有点生气的。
I'm a little angry.
他为什么这么生气的？
Why is he so angry?
我很生气的，因为你迟到了。
I'm very angry because you were late.
她生气的瞪着我。
She glared at me angrily.
生气的后果很严重。
The consequences of being angry are serious.
他生气的拍了桌子。
He angrily slammed the table.
生气的我不想说话。
Being angry, I don't want to talk.
Grammar Patterns
Sentence Patterns
Subj + 很 + 生气的。
他很生气的。(Tā hěn shēng qì de.) - He is very angry.
Subj + 不 + 生气的。
她不生气的。(Tā bù shēng qì de.) - She is not angry.
Subj + 因为... + 所以 + 生气的。
他因为迟到了所以生气的。(Tā yīnwèi chí dào le suǒyǐ shēng qì de.) - He is angry because he was late.
Subj + 对 + Person + 生气的。
我对他生气的。(Wǒ duì tā shēng qì de.) - I am angry at him.
Subj + 让 + Person + 生气的。
这件事让她生气的。(Zhè jiàn shì ràng tā shēng qì de.) - This made her angry.
Subj + 看起来 + 很 + 生气的。
他看起来很生气的。(Tā kàn qǐlái hěn shēng qì de.) - He looks very angry.
Subj + 变得 + 生气的。
他变得生气的了。(Tā biànde shēng qì de le.) - He became angry.
Subj + 气得 + Result/Degree.
他气得说不出话。(Tā qì de shuō bu chū huà.) - He was so angry he couldn't speak.
Test Yourself 42 questions
她看起来很___。(Tā kàn qǐlái hěn ___.) She looks very angry.
The sentence describes someone looking angry, so '生气' (shēngqì) is the correct word.
他因为迟到了所以很___。(Tā yīnwèi chí dào le suǒyǐ hěn ___.) He is angry because he was late.
Being late can make someone angry, so '生气' (shēngqì) fits the context.
别___，没关系。(Bié ___, méiguānxì.) Don't be angry, it's okay.
This is a common phrase to tell someone not to be angry. '生气' (shēngqì) is the right choice.
妈妈很___，因为我没有做作业。(Māmā hěn ___, yīnwèi wǒ méiyǒu zuò zuòyè.) Mom is very angry because I didn't do my homework.
Not doing homework often makes parents angry, so '生气' (shēngqì) is appropriate here.
小狗把我的鞋子咬坏了，我有点儿___。(Xiǎo gǒu bǎ wǒ de xiézi yǎo huài le, wǒ yǒudiǎnr ___.) The puppy bit my shoe, I'm a little angry.
Having your shoe bitten by a puppy is a reason to be angry. '生气' (shēngqì) fits the emotion.
他今天看起来很___，发生了什么事？(Tā jīntiān kàn qǐlái hěn ___, fāshēng le shénme shì?) He looks very angry today, what happened?
The question asks what happened because he looks a certain way, and 'angry' ('生气') is a common reason for concern.
This sentence means 'He is very angry.' The correct order is Subject + Adverb + Adjective.
This sentence means 'I am not angry.' The correct order is Subject + Negation + Adjective.
This sentence means 'Why is she angry?' The correct order is Subject + Question Word + Adjective.
她看起来很___，可能有什么不开心的事情。
Context suggests she's unhappy, so 'angry' fits best.
他因为迟到，老板对他很___。
Being late usually makes a boss angry.
别___了，我们好好谈谈吧。
Suggests stopping being angry to talk.
听到这个消息，他变得非常___。
A strong reaction to news is often anger.
你为什么看起来___？发生什么事了？
Asking 'what happened' implies a negative emotion like anger.
小狗把鞋子咬坏了，主人有点___。
A pet damaging something usually makes the owner angry.
她因为男朋友迟到而感到很___。
The context implies a negative emotion due to a late boyfriend, and '生气的' (angry) fits perfectly.
老师发现学生作弊后，变得非常___。
Discovering cheating would make a teacher angry, so '生气的' is the appropriate choice.
他___地把门关上，表达了他的不满。
Slamming a door implies anger, making '生气的' the correct word to describe the action.
我不知道为什么他今天看起来那么___。
The sentence suggests someone looks angry, and '生气的' fits this description.
老板对这份报告很不满意，他似乎有点___。
If the boss is dissatisfied with a report, it's likely he's angry, making '生气的' the best fit.
她的弟弟拿走了她的玩具，让她非常___。
Having a toy taken away would typically make someone angry, so '生气的' is the correct answer.
她看起来很___，可能是因为老板批评了她。
根据上下文语境，老板批评了她，所以她应该是生气的。
当他发现自己的钱包丢了，他变得非常___。
丢了钱包是令人不快的事情，通常会让人感到生气。
你为什么___？有什么不开心的事吗？
“有什么不开心的事吗？”暗示了对方可能处于一种负面情绪中，所以“生气的”是合适的选项。
“生气的”可以用来形容一个人因为受到表扬而感到开心。
“生气的”是形容不开心、愤怒的情绪，与受到表扬而感到开心是相反的。
如果一个人皱着眉头，大声说话，这可能是他“生气的”表现。
皱眉和大声说话通常是表达愤怒或生气情绪的身体语言和行为表现。
当你感到“生气的”时候，应该尽量保持冷静，避免冲动。
虽然“生气的”是一种情绪，但通常建议在生气时保持冷静，以避免做出冲动的决定或行为。
You are mediating a dispute between two colleagues who are both feeling quite angry. Describe the situation, their reasons for being angry, and how you would attempt to de-escalate the tension and find a resolution. Use '生气的' at least twice.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
我的两位同事因为项目分工不均而感到非常生气的。小李觉得他承担了过多的任务，而小王则认为小李没有充分理解他的困难。他们都显得非常生气的，语气也很冲。我需要先让他们冷静下来，然后分别听取他们的意见，找到问题的症结。我会建议他们进行一次开诚布公的沟通，并帮助他们重新分配工作，确保公平合理，避免类似情况再次发生。
Imagine a character in a novel is recounting a moment when they were extremely angry but had to suppress their emotions due to circumstances. Describe the internal conflict and the physical manifestations of their suppressed anger. Use '生气的' to convey their initial feeling.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
我感到非常生气的，因为我的上司当众指责我犯了一个我根本没有犯的错误。我的脸涨得通红，拳头紧握，恨不得立刻反驳他。然而，我身处重要的商务会议中，必须保持冷静和专业。我深吸一口气，强迫自己露出一个职业的微笑，尽管我的内心在咆哮。手心出汗，太阳穴突突地跳，我强忍着没有让一个字从嘴里蹦出来，尽管我非常生气的。
Write a short email to a friend explaining why you're unable to attend an event you had planned together, and honestly but politely express any lingering anger or frustration you might feel about the reason for your absence. Use '生气的' at least once.
Well written! Good try! Check the sample answer below.
Sample answer
亲爱的朋友，很抱歉我不能参加我们计划的周末活动了。因为公司临时有一个非常紧急的任务，我不得不加班处理，导致我感到非常生气的。我真的期待能和你一起度过周末，现在却要被工作困住。虽然我很生气的，但工作是没办法的事。下次我一定会补上，希望你能理解。再联系！
根据文章，为什么家长们对教育现状感到“生气的”？
Read this passage:
近日，一位知名社会评论员发表了一篇关于教育改革的文章，文章中对当前的教育体制进行了尖锐的批评。他认为，过度的应试教育让学生们失去了学习的兴趣，也扼杀了他们的创造力。文章一经发表，立刻在社会上引起了广泛的讨论。许多家长表示，他们对孩子在学校承受的巨大压力感到非常生气的，认为评论员的观点切中要害。然而，也有部分教育界人士对此表示不认同，他们认为改革需要循序渐进，不能一蹴而就。
根据文章，为什么家长们对教育现状感到“生气的”？
文章中明确提到“许多家长表示，他们对孩子在学校承受的巨大压力感到非常生气的”。
文章中明确提到“许多家长表示，他们对孩子在学校承受的巨大压力感到非常生气的”。
以下哪项最能概括甲方代表在会议上的情绪？
Read this passage:
在一次国际会议上，两国代表就贸易争端问题进行了激烈的辩论。甲方代表指责乙方违反了协议，对本国企业造成了巨大的损失，语气中充满了生气的。乙方代表则坚称己方行为合法合规，并反驳了甲方的指控。会议气氛一度十分紧张，双方都坚持自己的立场，未能达成一致。观察员们普遍认为，解决此次争端仍需漫长的谈判过程。
以下哪项最能概括甲方代表在会议上的情绪？
文章提到“甲方代表……语气中充满了生气的”，并指责乙方违反协议，这表明他们的情绪是愤怒和指责的。
文章提到“甲方代表……语气中充满了生气的”，并指责乙方违反协议，这表明他们的情绪是愤怒和指责的。
导致小张“生气的”的主要原因是什么？
Read this passage:
小张昨晚熬夜赶工，结果今天早上却发现辛苦完成的文件因为系统故障而丢失了。他感到非常生气的，不仅因为付出的努力付诸东流，更因为这种技术问题本可以避免。他尝试联系技术支持，但长时间无人接听，这让他更加沮丧。他决定向上级反映此事，希望能得到一个合理的解释和解决方案。
导致小张“生气的”的主要原因是什么？
文章明确指出“他感到非常生气的，不仅因为付出的努力付诸东流，更因为这种技术问题本可以避免”，因此文件丢失是主要原因。
文章明确指出“他感到非常生气的，不仅因为付出的努力付诸东流，更因为这种技术问题本可以避免”，因此文件丢失是主要原因。
This sentence demonstrates cause and effect. '因为' introduces the reason, and '所以' introduces the result. The structure '因为...所以...' is common for explaining why someone is angry.
This sentence uses '别再...了' to indicate 'don't do something again', and '已经...了' to show that an action or state has already occurred and is ongoing, emphasizing her current anger.
This sentence uses '总是' for 'always' and '因为...而...' to express 'because of... and then...', highlighting a common pattern of getting angry over minor issues.
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Summary
生气的 (shēngqì de) is the direct way to say 'angry' when describing a person or situation.
- 生气 means angry.
- It's an adjective.
- Used to describe people or feelings.
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A1A little; somewhat; rather.
一点
A1A little; a bit; slightly.
可恶
A2Hateful; detestable; abominable.
心不在焉
A2Absent-minded; preoccupied.
接受地
A2Acceptingly; receptively.
成就感
B1Sense of achievement; fulfillment.
撒娇
A2To act like a spoiled child; to act cute.
上瘾
B1To be addicted to something.
沉迷
A2To be addicted to; to be engrossed in.
敬佩
B1Admiration; respect; reverence.
