犯牛劲

犯牛劲

Literally means:

got into a cow's strength

Actually means:

become stubborn or obstinate

牛劲 refers to a stubborn temperament.

This phrase means becoming obstinate suddenly. It often indicates that one so stubborn as to stick to his own ideas and refuse to accept or listen to others' advice. It carries a sense of derogatory.

牛劲，倔强的脾气。

犯牛劲，指突然耍起犟脾气。多指固执地坚持自己意见，不接受或不听别人的劝告。具有贬义色彩。