凶猛 (xiōng měng) — fierce, ferocious, violent
Definition
Describes animals or forces (storms, attacks) that are fierce and violent in action. Stronger and more aggressive than 猛烈, which leans toward 'intense/severe' rather than predatory fierceness.
adjective
fierceferociousviolent
Examples
- 凶猛。Nà zhī lǎo hǔ fēi cháng xiōng měng.That tiger is very ferocious.
- 凶猛。xiōng měng De bào fēng yǔ cuī huǐ le xǔ duō fáng wū.The fierce storm destroyed many houses.
- 凶猛。Dí rén de gōng jī hěn xiōng měng.The enemy's attack was fierce.
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