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Definition
Fierce, brutal, and malicious; having no regard for life.
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How it's used
Describes a person's temperament or facial expression that suggests a lack of empathy or a tendency toward violence. It carries a much stronger, more negative weight than simply being angry or strict, often implying a predatory or dangerous nature.
Examples
He looks so fierce and malicious, I feel scared just looking at him.
Why are you speaking in such a fierce and malicious way?
Related words
Common phrases
a fierce and malicious gaze
a fierce and malicious attitude
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone who is just being firm or strict, as it specifically implies a malicious or cruel intent that goes beyond mere authority.
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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.
