4 characters Idiom and proverb 19 976

Free Chinese learning materials for you! This series uncovers idioms and proverbs, rich in meaning. Let’s break down 「惱羞變怒」 and its usage.

Let’s dive into the idiom 「惱羞變怒」. Its definition and application are outlined below.

He was so ashamed that he became angry and couldn’t save himself. Same as “getting angry out of shame”.

The Mandarin pronunciation of this idiom is :

nǎo xiū biàn nù

while its Cantonese pinyin is :

nou5 sau1 bin3 nou6

Chinese idioms come in large numbers, with diverse meanings and usages, offering endless learning opportunities. We hope these resources make it easier for you to study Chinese.