xiōngměng

凶猛

HSK 7-9Word · Adjective

fierce; ferocious; violent

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Meanings

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adjective

fierce and powerful; ferocious; violent (of momentum or strength)

Describes animals, forces, or momentum that is vicious and powerful. Often used for wild animals, attacks, or natural forces.

Dí敌
rén人
de的
jìn进
gōng攻
fēi非
cháng常
xiōng凶
měng猛
 。

The enemy's attack was very fierce.

Shī狮
zi子
shì是
yī一
zhǒng种
xiōng凶
měng猛
de的
yě野
shòu兽
 。

The lion is a ferocious wild animal.

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Zhè这
cì次
tái台
fēng风
lái来
shì势
xiōng凶
měng猛
 。

This typhoon came with violent force.

Nà那
zhī只
gǒu狗
kàn看
qǐ起
lái来
hěn很
xiōng凶
měng猛
 ,
qí其
shí实
hěn很
wēn温
shùn顺
 。

That dog looks fierce, but is actually very gentle.