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fierce; resolute; very
Meanings
5 senses · 25 examplesadjective
fierce; cruel; vicious; ruthless
Describes a person, animal, or action that is cruel or merciless.
This person is truly cruel and merciless.
Wolves are fierce animals.
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The enemy is more cruel than jackals and wolves.
His methods are extremely vicious.
Don't let his usual honesty fool you; he can be fierce when provoked.
verb
to steel oneself; to brace oneself; to harden one's heart
Usually followed by 心 (heart) or 心来, indicating suppressing emotion to make a tough decision.
She steeled herself and sent her child to the orphanage.
If you want to harden your heart and quit drinking, you have to throw away all the bottles.
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I hardened my heart and said those hurtful words.
There was no other choice; I had to steel myself to sell my beloved car.
He made a tough decision and quit his stable job to start a business.
adjective
resolute; firm; determined
Describes an attitude or action that is vigorous and determined.
The government decided to crack down on and ensure educational quality.
We must put in great effort to lay a solid foundation.
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He has a very determined drive when he works.
We must be firm in criticizing and correcting mistakes.
This team plays very aggressively and with great momentum.
adjective
severe; harsh; tough; violent
Refers to strict treatment, intense actions, or heavy blows.
His father scolded him severely.
The boss dealt very harshly with the new employee who was late.
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We must crack down hard on all kinds of criminals.
That punch was way too violent.
Be kind to your own people, but ruthless to the enemy.
adverb
very; quite
informalA variant of '很', often used in colloquial or dialectal contexts to emphasize degree.
The weather is very hot today.
He runs very fast; I can't catch up.
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I like this movie very much.
This dress fits me very well.
He was very happy and kept laughing loudly.