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猛烈 — pronunciations, definitions, and tags
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猛烈
měngliè
fierce
HSK 7, a, 21 strokes, rank #11099, Very Hard
猛烈
měngliè
violent (criticism etc)
HSK 7, a, 21 strokes, rank #11099, Very Hard
měngliè(meng3lie4)meng lie T3
1fierce
2violent (criticism etc)
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March 24, 2026
猛烈měngliè(meng3lie4)
猛烈 (měngliè) refers to something that is fierce or intense, often used to describe strong feelings, actions, or criticism. It conveys a sense of violence or forcefulness, making it suitable for contexts such as emotional outbursts or severe critiques.
Strokes21Frequency#11099DifficultyVery Hard
Cultural note
In Chinese culture, expressing strong emotions openly can sometimes be seen as inappropriate, so the use of 猛烈 in criticism can reflect deeper societal norms about communication and confrontation.
Memory tip
Imagine a fierce lion (猛) roaring with intensity (烈). The lion's fierce roar symbolizes the strength of the word '猛烈,' and the combination of the radicals shows both ferocity and intensity, helping you remember the pronunciation.
Meanings of 猛烈
měngliè(meng3lie4)
1fierce
2violent (criticism etc)
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About 猛烈
猛烈Simplified
21Strokes
—Radical
形容词xíngróngcíadjective (adj.)Part of Speech
#11099Frequency Rank
HSK 2.0L6HSK 3.0L7AdvancedCEFRC2
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激烈 (jīliè) - use 猛烈 for a sense of violence or forcefulness, while 激烈 emphasizes intensity in competition or conflict.
Usage Notes
Common mistakes include confusing 猛烈 with less intense words like 强烈, which means 'strong' but not necessarily violent. Use 猛烈 in more informal contexts, especially when describing emotions or strong opinions. Be cautious with the tone; it’s typically used in negative contexts.
HSK Study Tips
As an HSK Level 6 word, 猛烈 connects with other vocabulary describing emotions and intensity. Focus on using it in sentences that reflect strong feelings or actions to gain fluency in context.
Common Mistakes
Learners often mistakenly use 猛烈 to describe positive emotions, while it should be reserved for negative or intense situations. For example, saying '猛烈的快乐' (fierce happiness) is incorrect; use '强烈的快乐' instead.
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猛烈 (měngliè) refers to something that is fierce or intense, often used to describe strong feelings, actions, or criticism. It conveys a sense of violence or forcefulness, making it suitable for contexts such as emotional outbursts or severe critiques.
When to use 猛烈
Common mistakes include confusing 猛烈 with less intense words like 强烈, which means 'strong' but not necessarily violent. Use 猛烈 in more informal contexts, especially when describing emotions or strong opinions. Be cautious with the tone; it’s typically used in negative contexts.
猛烈 or something close to it
激烈 (jīliè) - use 猛烈 for a sense of violence or forcefulness, while 激烈 emphasizes intensity in competition or conflict.
What learners get wrong
Learners often mistakenly use 猛烈 to describe positive emotions, while it should be reserved for negative or intense situations. For example, saying '猛烈的快乐' (fierce happiness) is incorrect; use '强烈的快乐' instead.
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Grammar Patterns of 猛烈
猛烈 functions as an adjective. In Chinese it behaves like a stative verb: place it directly after the subject without 是 (我很高，not 我是高). Use 不 to negate (不高) and pair it with 很 in plain affirmative sentences. It carries 2 related meanings, each with its own usage notes below. The example sentences below show it in action, with practice buttons (Listen, Practice Writing, Practice Speaking) on every line.
