bestial nature; brutality
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1 sense · 3 examplesnoun
bestial nature; brutality; savage cruelty
derogatoryDescribes inhuman, animal-like cruelty or violent behavior. Often used in the set phrase '兽性大发'. Carries strong negative connotations.
Nà那
gè个
zuì罪
fàn犯
shòu兽
xìng性
dà大
fā发
，
shāng伤
hài害
le了
wú无
gū辜
de的
rén人
。
The criminal's brutal nature erupted, harming innocent people.
Zài在
zhàn战
zhēng争
zhōng中
，
rén人
de的
shòu兽
xìng性
wǎng往
wǎng往
huì会
bèi被
jī激
fā发
chū出
lái来
。
In war, man's bestial nature is often brought to the surface.
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Tā他
de的
shòu兽
xìng性
bào暴
lù露
wú无
yí遗
，
ràng让
suǒ所
yǒu有
rén人
zhèn震
jīng惊
。
His brutality was completely exposed, shocking everyone.