凶狠 (xiōng hěn) — fierce and cruel; vicious

Definition

Combines 凶's ferocity with 狠's cruelty, describing a savage, bloodthirsty manner — people, animals, or actions. Stronger and more visceral than 凶恶 or 凶残, which lean toward menacing appearance.

adjective
fierce and cruelvicious

Examples

  • 凶狠
    Tā duì dài dí rén fēi cháng xiōng hěn.
    He treats enemies very cruelly.
  • 凶狠
    Zhè ge diàn yǐng lǐ de huài rén fēi cháng xiōng hěn.
    The villain in this movie is very vicious.
  • 凶狠
    Nà zhī shī zi kàn qǐ lái shí fēn xiōng hěn.
    That lion looks very fierce.

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