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Character · AdjectiveTraditional戾

ferocious; perverse; to violate

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Meanings

2 senses · 4 examples
1.

adjective

ferocious; cruel; ruthless

literary

Describes a violent, brutal nature. Primarily found in classical texts or formal/literary contexts.

Cǐ此
rén人
shēng生
xìng性
xiōng凶
lì戾
 。

This person has a cruel and ferocious nature.

Lì戾
qì气
shí十
zú足
 。

Full of ferocity.

2.

adjective

perverse; recalcitrant; unreasonable

literary

Describes behavior that is contrary to reason, stubborn, or eccentric.

Xìng性
gé格
guāi乖
lì戾
 ，
nán难
yǐ以
xiāng相
chǔ处
 。

A perverse personality, hard to get along with.

Qí其
yán言
bào暴
lì戾
zì恣
suī睢
 。

His words are violent and unreasonable.