烈
strong; upright; martyred; merit
Meanings
4 senses · 13 examplesadjective
strong; fierce; violent
Used to describe intensity of fire, sunlight, alcohol, temperament, or mood.
This big fire came with extremely fierce momentum.
The summer scorching sun makes the earth hot to the touch.
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You shouldn't drink too much of this strong liquor.
He has a fierce temper and tends to get impulsive when facing things.
The festival fireworks bloomed magnificently and noisily in the night sky.
adjective
upright; resolute; stern
Describes a person's firm, unyielding moral character.
He is an upright old professor who never bends to pressure.
This official is known for his integrity and resolute character.
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His resolute character prevents him from bowing to evil forces.
noun
martyrs; those who died for justice
Used to refer to people who sacrificed their lives for a just cause.
We will always remember the revolutionary martyrs.
Countless martyrs rest forever in the martyr cemetery.
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During the Qingming Festival, people come to pay respects to the martyrs' tombs.
noun
merit; achievement; exploit
literaryFormal literary usage, rarely used in modern spoken Chinese.
He established immortal merits for his country.
Heroes in history left countless brilliant achievements.