angry, annoyed

嗔 is composed of 口 (mouth) and 真 (genuine). 口 signifies speaking, while 真 is a pictograph of a hand pressing down on a tripod cauldron, which is a treasure symbolizing the state and supreme authority. When a person with supreme authority speaks, their tone carries sternness, resembling anger or fury, as represented by 嗔, meaning to be angry or scold.