hung1 maang5兇猛凶猛
Jyutpinghung1 maang5
Yalehūng máahng
Definition
Ferocious, violent, or aggressive, especially in reference to animals.
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How it's used
Focuses primarily on the physical aggression or intimidating presence of animals rather than human personality traits. While it can describe a person in a metaphorical sense, it implies a level of wild, untamed, or dangerous behavior that makes others feel threatened. It is rarely used to describe a person who is simply angry or strict.
Examples
That dog is very ferocious, please do not go near it.
Why is the pet you keep so ferocious?
Related words
Common phrases
ferocious wild beast
ferocious attack
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe a person who is just being mean or strict, as it sounds like you are calling them a wild beast. Use 惡 instead for human behavior.
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Grammar guides
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- Modal verbsHow to say can, will, may, should, must, and want. The core modal verbs of Cantonese and the differences that trip up beginners.
