怒目而视 nù mù ér shì Glare angrily

Explanation

睁大眼睛瞪着，形容生气愤怒的样子。

To stare angrily, expressing anger and rage.

Origin Story

话说唐朝时期，有一位名叫李白的诗仙，他性格豪放不羁，才华横溢，但同时也是个脾气火爆的人。一日，李白在长安城中游玩，遇到一位傲慢的官员，此人仗着官位高，处处刁难李白。李白本想忍让，但那官员却变本加厉，言语侮辱，李白再也忍无可忍，怒目而视，浑身散发着凛然正气，吓得那官员立刻噤声，再也不敢放肆。从此，长安城中便流传着李白怒目而视的故事，用来形容他敢怒敢言，嫉恶如仇的性格。

huà shuō táng cháo shí qī, yǒu yī wèi míng jiào lǐ bái de shī xiān, tā xìng gé háo fàng bù jī, cái huá héng yì, dàn tóng shí yě shì gè pí qi huǒ bào de rén. yī rì, lǐ bái zài cháng ān chéng zhōng yóu wán, yù dào yī wèi ào màn de guān yuán, cǐ rén zhàng zhe guān wèi gāo, chù chù diāo nán lǐ bái. lǐ bái běn xiǎng rěn ràng, dàn nà guān yuán què biàn běn jiā lì, yán yǔ wǔ rǔ, lǐ bái zài yě rěn wú kě rěn, nù mù ér shì, hún shēn sàn fā zhe lǐn rán zhèng qì, xià de nà guān yuán lì kè jìn shēng, zài yě gǎn bù fàng sì. cóng cǐ, cháng ān chéng zhōng biàn liú chuán zhe lǐ bái nù mù ér shì de gù shì, yòng lái xíng róng tā gǎn nù gǎn yán, jí è rú chóu de xìng gé.

It is said that during the Tang Dynasty, there was a great poet named Li Bai, who was known for his unrestrained character, immense talent, and fiery temper. One day, Li Bai was visiting Chang'an when he encountered an arrogant official who, relying on his high rank, constantly harassed Li Bai. Li Bai initially tried to tolerate the situation, but the official became increasingly aggressive and insulted Li Bai verbally. Li Bai could no longer bear it and glared at him, his whole body radiating dignity. The official was immediately silenced and dared not act presumptuously again. From then on, the story of Li Bai's angry glare circulated in Chang'an, used to describe his courage to speak out, his integrity, and his hatred of evil.

Usage

常用来形容愤怒、不满的神情。

cháng yòng lái xíng róng fèn nù bù mǎn de shén qíng

Often used to describe the expression of anger and dissatisfaction.

Examples

• 他怒目而视，显然对我的解释很不满意。

  tā nù mù ér shì, xiǎn rán duì wǒ de jiěshì hěn bù mǎnyì

  He glared at me, clearly dissatisfied with my explanation.

• 面对强敌，他怒目而视，毫不畏惧。

  miàn duì qiáng dí, tā nù mù ér shì, háo bù wèijù

  Faced with a strong enemy, he glared, unafraid.

• 听到这个消息，他怒目而视，拳头捏得紧紧的。

  tīng dào zhège xiāoxi, tā nù mù ér shì, quán tou niē de jǐn jǐn de

  Upon hearing the news, he glared, his fists clenched tightly.

Related Idioms

• 怒目

• 怒视

• 瞪眼

Opposite Idioms

• 和颜悦色

• 笑逐颜开