暴虐 (bào nüè) — brutal, tyrannical
Definition
A formal, written adjective for savage cruelty — used for tyrants, rulers, or actions. Stronger and more literary than 残酷, emphasizing the abuse of power.
adjective
brutaltyrannical
Examples
- 暴虐，。Zhè ge bào jūn fēi cháng bào nüè, bǎi xìng shēng huó zài shuǐ shēn huǒ rè zhī zhōng.This tyrant is extremely brutal, and the people live in deep distress.
- 暴虐。Zhè zhǒng bào nüè de xíng wéi ràng rén wú fǎ yuán liàng.This kind of brutal behavior is unforgivable.
- 暴虐。Tā de bào nüè tǒng zhì zuì zhōng bèi rén mín tuī fān.His tyrannical rule was eventually overthrown by the people.
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