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凶狠

xiōng hěn

HSK 7–9

Meaning

  • variant of 凶狠[xiong1 hen3]
  • cruel
  • vicious
  • fierce and malicious
  • vengeful

Definition

形容凶恶狠毒，残忍无情。

Fierce and vicious; cruel and ruthless.

Usage

常用于形容人的性格、目光、手段或动物的凶猛行为。

Often used to describe a person's character, gaze, methods, or the ferocious behavior of animals.

Examples

  • 1 这个罪犯的眼神非常凶狠，让人不寒而栗。 (This criminal's eyes are very fierce, sending chills down one's spine.)
  • 2 他对待对手的手段凶狠毒辣，毫不留情。 (His methods towards opponents are vicious and ruthless, showing no mercy.)
  • 3 那只老虎发出凶狠的咆哮，吓得游客们纷纷后退。 (The tiger let out a fierce roar, scaring the tourists into retreating.)
  • 4 在商场上，他以其凶狠的竞争策略闻名。 (In the business world, he is known for his ruthless competitive strategies.)
  • 5 别看他外表凶狠，其实内心很善良。 (Don't be fooled by his fierce appearance; he is actually kind-hearted.)

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