迅猛 (xùn měng) — rapid and fierce; swift and violent
Definition
迅猛 pairs swiftness with force — describes something that develops or strikes both rapidly and fiercely (e.g. 发展, 竞争, 进攻). 迅速 is just 'fast' with no intensity; 猛烈/凶猛 are fierce but not necessarily fast.
adjective
rapid and fierceswift and violent
Examples
- 迅猛，。Kē jì fā zhǎn shí fēn xùn měng, xīn chǎn pǐn bú duàn chū xiàn.Technology is developing rapidly and fiercely, with new products constantly appearing.
- 迅猛，。Tā fǎn yìng xùn měng, lì kè duǒ kāi le wēi xiǎn.He reacted swiftly and violently, immediately dodging the danger.
- 迅猛，。Shì chǎng jìng zhēng yuè lái yuè xùn měng, qǐ yè bì xū bú duàn chuàng xīn.Market competition is becoming increasingly fierce and rapid; companies must keep innovating.
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