今天的中文成语 - 七窍生烟

今天的中文成语 - 七窍生烟

七窍生烟 - qīqiàoshēngyān

窍 - qiào - hole, cavity
七窍 - qīqiào - refers to two eyes, two ears, two nostrils and the mouth

Literal Meaning - Smoke coming out of one's eyes, ears, nostrils and mouth; to fume with rage.

English Equivalent - steam coming out of one's ears.

A.K.A. - 七窍冒烟 - qīqiào màoyān

This Chinese idiom is used most often in the spoken language and describes high levels of emotions, especially anger.

Example Sentences:

听说儿子无缘无故被人打了, 他七窍生烟, 恨不得和人拼命。
Tīngshuō érzi wúyuánwúgù bèi rén da3le, tā qīqiàoshēngyān, hènbùde hé rén pīnmìng。

他气愤已极, 到了七窍生烟的地步。
Tā qìfèn yi3jí, dàole qīqiàoshēngyān de dìbù。