凶狠 (xiōng hěn) — fierce and cruel; vicious
Definition
Combines 凶's ferocity with 狠's cruelty, describing a savage, bloodthirsty manner — people, animals, or actions. Stronger and more visceral than 凶恶 or 凶残, which lean toward menacing appearance.
adjective
fierce and cruelvicious
Examples
- 凶狠。Tā duì dài dí rén fēi cháng xiōng hěn.He treats enemies very cruelly.
- 凶狠。Zhè ge diàn yǐng lǐ de huài rén fēi cháng xiōng hěn.The villain in this movie is very vicious.
- 凶狠。Nà zhī shī zi kàn qǐ lái shí fēn xiōng hěn.That lion looks very fierce.
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