(hàn) — brave, fierce, ferocious (bound form)

Definition

A bound form meaning 'fierce, ferocious' (性格凶悍, 强悍), always part of a compound — never used alone. Pairs with 凶 (凶悍), 强 (强悍), and 然 (悍然, 'brazenly').

bound form
bravefierceferocious (bound form)

Examples

  • Tā hàn rán jù jué le wǒ de qǐng qiú.
    He brazenly rejected my request.
  • Zhè zhī jūn duì fēi cháng qiáng hàn.
    This army is very tough and fierce.
  • Tā de xìng gé hěn xiōng hàn.
    His personality is very fierce and aggressive.

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