hung1 ok3兇惡凶恶
Jyutpinghung1 ok3
Yalehūng ok
Definition
Fierce, ferocious, or menacing in appearance or behavior.
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How it's used
Describes a person or animal that appears threatening or aggressive, often focusing on facial expressions or tone of voice. It carries a sense of intimidation that goes beyond just being angry. While it can describe animals, it is frequently used to describe people who are being unnecessarily harsh or intimidating in their interactions.
Examples
He looks so fierce, he scared the children.
Why are you being so fierce? Let's talk nicely.
Related words
Common phrases
fierce look in one's eyes
fierce attitude
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone who is simply angry or having a bad day, as it implies a more persistent or intense quality of being scary or physically threatening.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
