恶狗 (ě) — ferocious dog; vicious dog
Definition
A 'ferocious / vicious dog' — 恶 stresses a bad, hostile temperament, often implying the dog attacks or bites. Not just any unfriendly dog, but one perceived as dangerous.
noun
ferocious dogvicious dog
Measure word · 只
Examples
- 恶狗。Nà tiáo ě hěn kě pà.That ferocious dog is very scary.
- 恶狗。Tā yǎng le yì zhī ě kān mén.He keeps a vicious dog to guard the door.
- 恶狗，！Xiǎo xīn ě, tā huì yǎo rén!Watch out for the ferocious dog — it bites!
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