A2 verb Neutral 1 min read

惹恼

rennao /rě nǎo/
Practice it

惹恼 means to cause someone to feel annoyed or exasperated.

Word in 30 Seconds

  • To make someone angry or upset.
  • Implies an action or situation causes annoyance.
  • Common in everyday interactions.

Overview

惹恼 (rě nǎo) 是一个常用动词，表示使某人感到生气、烦躁或不快。这个词的语境通常是负面的，描述的是一种令人不悦的情绪反应。它强调的是“引起”对方的恼怒，暗示了某种行为或情况是导致这种情绪的原因。

惹恼通常用作及物动词，后面直接跟表示被惹恼的人。例如，“他的行为惹恼了我。” 也可以用“被惹恼”来表示被动状态，例如，“我被他的话惹恼了。” 此外，还可以使用“惹人恼”或“惹人生气”来表达类似的意思，但“惹恼”更为简洁和直接。

这个词在日常生活中非常常见，尤其是在描述人际交往中的摩擦和不快时。例如，在家庭、学校、工作场所，或者与朋友、陌生人打交道时，都可能出现“惹恼”的情况。比如，小孩吵闹可能会惹恼大人，同事的迟到可能会惹恼团队成员，或者不合时宜的笑话可能会惹恼听众。

与“生气 (shēng qì)”相比，“惹恼”更侧重于“引起”生气的原因和过程，而“生气”则直接描述情绪本身。“激怒 (jī nù)”比“惹恼”的程度更深，表示使人非常愤怒。“烦扰 (fán rǎo)”则更侧重于持续的打扰，使人感到心烦意乱，但不一定达到生气的程度。

Examples

1

他大声的音乐惹恼了邻居。

everyday

His loud music annoyed the neighbors.

2

请不要故意惹恼他，他今天心情不好。

informal

Please don't intentionally provoke him; he's in a bad mood today.

3

这种不负责任的行为只会惹恼公众。

general

This irresponsible behavior will only exasperate the public.

4

他的反复打断让老师感到惹恼。

educational

His constant interruptions made the teacher feel annoyed.

Common Collocations

惹恼某人 annoy someone
被惹恼 to be annoyed
故意惹恼 to intentionally annoy

Common Phrases

别惹我

Don't mess with me / Don't provoke me

惹人讨厌

annoying / detestable

Often Confused With

惹恼 vs 生气

'惹恼' (rě nǎo) focuses on the action that causes anger, while '生气' (shēng qì) describes the state of being angry.

惹恼 vs 激怒

'激怒' (jī nù) implies a much stronger level of anger and provocation than '惹恼' (rě nǎo).

Grammar Patterns

主语 + 惹恼 + 宾语 (Subject + 惹恼 + Object) 宾语 + 被 + 惹恼 (Object + 被 + 惹恼 - Passive voice)

How to Use It

Usage Notes

This verb is common in everyday conversation and writing. It's generally neutral in formality but can lean towards informal depending on the context. Be mindful of the intensity; it implies causing annoyance or irritation, not necessarily extreme rage.

Common Mistakes

Learners might confuse '惹恼' with simply 'being angry' (生气). Remember that '惹恼' involves causing someone else's anger. Also, ensure the correct sentence structure, typically Subject + 惹恼 + Object.

Tips

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Focus on the Cause

Remember that '惹恼' emphasizes the action or situation that *causes* the annoyance, not just the feeling itself.

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Avoid Overuse

While common, overuse in formal settings might sound slightly less polite than more nuanced expressions.

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Indirect Communication

In some Chinese cultural contexts, directly saying someone '惹恼' you might be considered confrontational. Indirect phrasing might be preferred.

Word Origin

The word '惹恼' is a combination of '惹' (rě), meaning to provoke or cause, and '恼' (nǎo), meaning annoyed or angry. Together, they form the meaning of causing annoyance.

Cultural Context

Directly expressing that someone '惹恼' you can sometimes be seen as impolite in Chinese culture, especially in formal settings or with elders. Indirect ways of expressing displeasure might be preferred.

Memory Tip

Think of '惹' (rě) as 'to provoke' and '恼' (nǎo) as 'annoyed'. So, '惹恼' is to provoke annoyance.

Frequently Asked Questions

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惹恼是指“引起”别人生气的原因或行为，而生气是描述人本身的情绪状态。你可以惹恼别人，别人会因此生气。

惹恼可以用在各种日常场合，比如家庭、学校、工作等，用来描述人与人之间因为某些行为或言语而产生的不快。

是的，比如“激怒”表示使人非常愤怒，程度比“惹恼”更深。

可以，通常说“被惹恼”，表示自己受到了别人的惹恼。

Test Yourself

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他的迟到总是 ______ 我们的项目经理。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 惹恼

句子的意思是他的迟到让项目经理不高兴，所以“惹恼”是最合适的词。

multiple choice

下列哪个词语最接近“惹恼”的意思？

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 惹恼

“惹恼”的意思是使人感到生气或不快，与其他选项的意思完全不同。

sentence building

请用“惹恼”和“我”造句。

Correct! Not quite. Correct answer: 他惹恼了我。

“惹恼”是及物动词，需要一个宾语，表示“他”这个主语的行为使“我”这个宾语感到生气。

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