hung1兇
Jyutpinghung1
Yalehūng
Definition
Fierce, ferocious, and aggressive.
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How it's used
Used primarily to describe an aggressive or intimidating demeanor in people or animals. It implies a sense of danger or hostility that makes others want to keep their distance. While it can describe a person's temperament, it is also frequently found in compound words related to violence or disasters.
Examples
That dog is very fierce, don't go near it.
He is usually very fierce, why is he so gentle today?
Related words
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with 惡, which is a much more common and versatile word for mean or bad-tempered. 兇 carries a stronger sense of physical threat or ferocity, whereas 惡 is often used for general rudeness or strictness.
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Grammar guides
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