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凶 (xiōng) vs 凶狠 (xiōnghěn) — choose 凶恶 for a more general sense of ferocity, while 凶狠 emphasizes cruelty.
Be cautious when using 凶恶 as it conveys a strong negative emotion. It is typically used in informal contexts to describe aggressive behavior or animals, so avoid using it in overly formal writing. Common collocations include '凶恶的动物' (fierce animals) and '凶恶的眼神' (ferocious gaze).
As an HSK Level 6 word, 凶恶 connects with vocabulary related to emotions and descriptions of behavior, helping learners articulate nuanced feelings or characteristics. Students should focus on context and usage in sentences to better grasp its impact.
Learners often confuse 凶恶 with similar terms like 凶猛 (xiōngměng), which means fierce but is more about strength. A wrong example would be saying '这只狗很凶恶' when '这只狗很凶猛' is more appropriate for a strong but not menacing dog.
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How to say fierce in Chinese
“fierce” in Chinese is凶恶
凶恶 (xiōngè) describes something that is fierce, ferocious, or frightening. It is often used to depict aggressive animals or hostile behavior in people, and can also refer to a threatening environment or atmosphere. This term carries a strong negative connotation, suggesting danger or malevolence.
When to use 凶恶
Be cautious when using 凶恶 as it conveys a strong negative emotion. It is typically used in informal contexts to describe aggressive behavior or animals, so avoid using it in overly formal writing. Common collocations include '凶恶的动物' (fierce animals) and '凶恶的眼神' (ferocious gaze).
凶恶 or something close to it
凶 (xiōng) vs 凶狠 (xiōnghěn) — choose 凶恶 for a more general sense of ferocity, while 凶狠 emphasizes cruelty.
What learners get wrong
Learners often confuse 凶恶 with similar terms like 凶猛 (xiōngměng), which means fierce but is more about strength. A wrong example would be saying '这只狗很凶恶' when '这只狗很凶猛' is more appropriate for a strong but not menacing dog.
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Grammar Patterns of 凶恶
凶恶 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 4 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.
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他脸上那凹凸不平的疤使他显得更为____可怕.
The ragged scar on his face lent him a sinister look.
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No, 凶恶 can describe both animals and people, particularly in contexts of aggression or hostility.
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