adjective HSK 5
Traditional 凶惡
fierce · ferocious · vicious · savage
Meaning
凶恶 describes someone or something that is extremely aggressive, cruel, or threatening in nature. It typically refers to people with violent temperaments, dangerous animals, or frightening appearances that inspire fear or dread.
Usage
This word carries strong negative connotations and is used to describe genuinely threatening or malicious behavior or appearances. Commonly used to describe criminals, wild animals, or someone's fierce expression (凶恶的目光). More intense than just 凶 alone.
Examples
- 01那个罪犯长相凶恶，吓坏了在场的所有人。, .That criminal looked so fierce that he frightened everyone present.
- 02他用凶恶的眼神瞪着我，让我感到很不舒服。, .He stared at me with a vicious look, which made me feel very uncomfortable.
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Common collocations
- 凶恶的眼神fierce/vicious look in the eyes
- 面目凶恶fierce-looking, have a vicious appearance
- 凶恶的罪犯vicious criminal
Antonyms
Origin
Combines 凶 (fierce/violent) with 恶 (evil/wicked) to intensify the meaning of dangerous malevolence.