When something or someone makes you feel annoyed or irritated, you can use the adjective 恼火 (náohuǒ).
It describes an emotional state where you are a bit angry or frustrated. For example, if your internet keeps cutting out, you might feel 恼火.
It's a common and practical word to describe everyday annoyances. You'll hear it often in conversations.
How Formal Is It?
"他对这种不公平的待遇感到恼怒。 (He felt indignant about this unfair treatment.)"
"我真恼火，因为他又迟到了。 (I'm really annoyed because he's late again.)"
"他今天心情很不爽。 (He's really unhappy today, feeling quite annoyed.)"
"小狗把我的玩具藏起来了，我很生气。 (The puppy hid my toy, I'm very angry.)"
"别再惹我了，我有点上火了。 (Don't bother me anymore, I'm getting a bit ticked off.)"
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她因为什么感到恼火？ (Tā yīnwèi shénme gǎndào nǎohuǒ?)
If someone is annoyed, a traffic jam is a common reason to feel annoyed. Good weather, delicious food, or a friend coming would usually make someone happy, not annoyed.
当你的电脑很慢时，你可能会感到： (Dāng nǐ de diànnǎo hěn màn shí, nǐ kěnéng huì gǎndào:)
A slow computer is a common cause of irritation or annoyance. The other options are positive or neutral feelings.
什么事情会让一个孩子感到恼火？ (Shénme shìqíng huì ràng yīgè háizi gǎndào nǎohuǒ?)
Being unable to do something they want, like watching TV, can make a child annoyed. The other options are things that typically make children happy.
如果你今天过得很开心，你可能会感到恼火。 (Rúguǒ nǐ jīntiān guò dé hěn kāixīn, nǐ kěnéng huì gǎndào nǎohuǒ.)
If you are happy, you are not likely to feel annoyed. '恼火' means annoyed or irritated.
下雨的时候，不能出去玩，小狗可能会感到恼火。 (Xiàyǔ de shíhou, bùnéng chūqù wán, xiǎogǒu kěnéng huì gǎndào nǎohuǒ.)
Dogs love to play outside, so not being able to go out due to rain could make a dog feel irritated or annoyed.
听到美妙的音乐会让你感到恼火。 (Tīng dào měimiào de yīnyuè huì ràng nǐ gǎndào nǎohuǒ.)
Beautiful music usually makes people feel pleasant or happy, not annoyed. '恼火' means annoyed.
You waited a long time for a friend who was late. Describe how you feel using 恼火.
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Sample answer
我等了朋友很长时间，他迟到了，我有点儿恼火。
Your little brother keeps making noise when you are studying. How would you express your irritation using 恼火?
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我弟弟一直很吵，让我很恼火。
Your internet is very slow and you can't watch your favorite show. Write a short sentence using 恼火 to describe your feelings.
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我的网络太慢了，我很恼火。
小明为什么会觉得不高兴？
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小明不喜欢排队。每次排队他都觉得很烦。今天他去商店买东西，人很多，队伍很长。他等了很久，心里开始觉得不高兴。
小明为什么会觉得不高兴？
文章中提到小明不喜欢排队，而且队伍很长，所以他会不高兴。
文章中提到小明不喜欢排队，而且队伍很长，所以他会不高兴。
根据短文，作者的心情是什么？
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我的手机坏了，我不能给朋友打电话。我很着急，也有点儿生气。我觉得自己今天运气不好。
根据短文，作者的心情是什么？
作者的手机坏了，不能打电话，感到着急和生气，这些都表示不高兴的心情。
作者的手机坏了，不能打电话，感到着急和生气，这些都表示不高兴的心情。
小红为什么觉得烦恼？
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老师让小红做作业，但是小红不知道怎么做。她问了妈妈，妈妈也不知道。小红觉得很烦恼。
小红为什么觉得烦恼？
短文中说小红不知道怎么做作业，问了妈妈妈妈也不知道，所以她感到烦恼。
短文中说小红不知道怎么做作业，问了妈妈妈妈也不知道，所以她感到烦恼。
He felt annoyed because of the traffic jam.
She was irritated because her computer crashed.
Don't get annoyed over small things.
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你为什么看起来很恼火？
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他迟到让我感到非常恼火。
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遇到这种事情，人们常常会感到恼火。
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Describe a situation where you felt annoyed or irritated, using '恼火' in your description.
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昨天我的电脑坏了，我感到非常恼火，因为我有很多工作要做。(Yesterday my computer broke, and I felt very annoyed because I had a lot of work to do.)
Imagine a friend is complaining about something that makes them '恼火'. Write a short dialogue where you respond to their complaint.
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朋友：我老板总是给我很多不合理的要求，真是让我恼火！ 你：我理解你的感受，这确实让人很烦。(Friend: My boss always gives me many unreasonable requests, it really makes me annoyed! You: I understand how you feel, that's really annoying.)
Write three short sentences describing different things that can make people '恼火'.
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交通堵塞让人恼火。邻居的吵闹声让我很恼火。长时间的等待也很恼火。(Traffic jams make people annoyed. The neighbor's noise makes me very annoyed. Long waits are also annoying.)
小明为什么感到恼火？
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小明今天心情很不好，因为他的同事在会议上打断了他好几次。他感到非常恼火，决定下班后找同事好好谈谈。
小明为什么感到恼火？
文章中明确提到“他的同事在会议上打断了他好几次”，这是小明感到恼火的原因。(The passage clearly states 'his colleague interrupted him several times in the meeting,' which is why Xiao Ming felt annoyed.)
文章中明确提到“他的同事在会议上打断了他好几次”，这是小明感到恼火的原因。(The passage clearly states 'his colleague interrupted him several times in the meeting,' which is why Xiao Ming felt annoyed.)
丽莎恼火的原因是什么？
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丽莎对她的朋友总是迟到感到恼火。她们约好七点见面，但朋友每次都要等到七点半以后才到。这让她觉得自己的时间没有受到尊重。
丽莎恼火的原因是什么？
文中提到“丽莎对她的朋友总是迟到感到恼火”，并解释了每次迟到的具体情况。(The text states 'Lisa was annoyed that her friend was always late,' and explains the specific situation of being late every time.)
文中提到“丽莎对她的朋友总是迟到感到恼火”，并解释了每次迟到的具体情况。(The text states 'Lisa was annoyed that her friend was always late,' and explains the specific situation of being late every time.)
王先生为什么恼火？
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王先生发现他的自行车被偷了，他非常恼火。这辆自行车是他刚买的，而且是他每天上下班的交通工具。他决定报警。
王先生为什么恼火？
文章中明确指出“王先生发现他的自行车被偷了，他非常恼火”。(The passage clearly states 'Mr. Wang found his bicycle stolen, and he was very annoyed.')
文章中明确指出“王先生发现他的自行车被偷了，他非常恼火”。(The passage clearly states 'Mr. Wang found his bicycle stolen, and he was very annoyed.')
她因为同事总是迟到而感到很___。
The sentence indicates a negative feeling due to a colleague's constant lateness, so 'annoyed' (恼火) fits best.
老板对这份报告的错误百出感到非常___。
Many errors in a report would make a boss angry or irritated, thus 'annoyed' (恼火) is the appropriate word.
他的手机又没电了，这让他很___。
A phone running out of battery repeatedly is often a source of irritation, making 'annoyed' (恼火) suitable.
交通堵塞让人___，耽误了她重要的约会。
Traffic jams are a common cause of annoyance, especially when they cause delays for important appointments. 'Annoyed' (恼火) fits the context.
反复出现的问题让工程师们感到非常___。
Repeated problems are frustrating and irritating, making 'annoyed' (恼火) the correct choice for engineers facing them.
他因为邻居的吵闹声而感到越来越___。
Loud noises from neighbors typically lead to irritation, so 'annoyed' (恼火) is the appropriate word here.
她因为同事总是迟到而感到很___。
The sentence indicates a negative feeling due to a colleague's constant lateness, so '恼火' (annoyed) is the most suitable word.
老板对这份报告很不满意，看起来有点___。
If the boss is dissatisfied with the report, '恼火' (irritated) accurately describes their likely emotional state.
他因为交通堵塞，错过了重要的会议，心里很___。
Missing an important meeting due to traffic congestion would certainly make someone feel '恼火' (annoyed).
当你的朋友取得成功时，你应该感到恼火。
It is generally expected to feel happy or proud for a friend's success, not '恼火' (annoyed).
长时间的噪音污染会让人感到恼火。
Persistent noise pollution is a common source of irritation, making people feel '恼火'.
听到好消息时，人们通常会感到恼火。
Good news typically brings joy or happiness, not '恼火' (annoyance).
He gets annoyed over small things; his temper is really too short.
I explained to him for a long time, but he still didn't understand; it's really annoying.
The boss suddenly changed his mind, making all our previous work in vain. Everyone felt very annoyed.
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他的拖延症总是让我感到恼火。
Focus: 恼火
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面对无理的要求，她很难不恼火。
Focus: 恼火
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交通堵塞让人非常恼火。
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他因为被骗而感到很恼火。
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有点
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.
