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Definition
Cruel, vicious, and malicious; intending to cause severe harm to others.
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How it's used
Describes actions or intentions that are calculated to cause significant harm or suffering. It carries a stronger sense of malice and premeditation than simply being mean or rude. While it can describe a person, it is most frequently used to characterize specific strategies, words, or schemes.
Examples
He is very vicious and always thinks of ways to play tricks on people.
Why do you have to use such cruel methods to deal with him?
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Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 毒, which can simply mean poisonous or toxic. Using 毒辣 to describe a substance or a chemical is incorrect, as it specifically refers to human behavior or character traits.
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Grammar guides
- TonesCantonese has six tones, and the tones can change in certain grammatical contexts. Learn the six tones and the rules for tone change.
- Time and datesClock time, days of the week, months, and years. The patterns you need to make plans and talk about when things happen.
- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
