hiu1 hung4梟雄枭雄
Jyutpinghiu1 hung4
Yalehīu hùhng
Definition
An ambitious and powerful figure, often ruthless, domineering, or a rogue hero.
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How it's used
Carries a strong connotation of someone who is both exceptionally capable and morally ambiguous or ruthless. It is frequently used in the context of historical dramas or stories about triad leaders and business tycoons who rose to power through unconventional or aggressive means. Unlike 英雄 which implies a positive, virtuous hero, this term highlights the combination of ambition, strength, and a lack of moral restraint.
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He was a powerful and ruthless figure back then, very fierce in his actions.
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Common phrases
a powerful and ruthless figure of an era
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 英雄, as 梟雄 specifically suggests a person who succeeds through cunning or force rather than righteousness. Using it to describe a virtuous person will sound ironic or insulting.
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