Definition
激烈 (jī liè) describes intense, fierce competition, fighting, or heated arguments, and also acute pain or strong emotions. It differs from 强烈 (qiáng liè), which is used for strong feelings, opinions, or physical effects (like light or reactions), and from 剧烈 (jù liè), which emphasizes violent physical movement or change. 猛烈 (měng liè) is more for fierce natural forces or attacks.
adjective
(of competition, fighting) intensefierce(of pain, emotions) acutevehement
Examples
- 激烈。Bǐsài jìnxíng de hěn jī liè.The competition is very intense.
- 激烈。Tā gǎndào yí zhèn jī liè de téngtòng.He felt a sharp pain.
- 激烈。Tāmen jìnxíng le jī liè de tǎolùn.They had a heated discussion.
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