ok3 sei2 nang4 dang1惡死能登恶死能登
Jyutpingok3 sei2 nang4 dang1
Yaleok séi nàhng dāng
Definition
Ferocious, harsh, or angry in appearance or tone; looking intimidating or scary.
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How it's used
This is an emphatic, colloquial intensifier used to describe someone who looks or acts intimidatingly fierce. It carries a stronger, more vivid sense of hostility than just using 惡. It is often used to criticize people who put on an unnecessarily aggressive front to intimidate others.
Examples
He looks so ferocious that he scared the kids.
Why are you speaking in such a harsh and aggressive tone?
Related words
Common phrases
in a ferocious manner
Common mistake
Do not confuse this with the simple adjective 惡. While 惡 can describe a person who is just mean or strict, 惡死能登 specifically highlights a visible, often exaggerated display of ferocity or a threatening demeanor.
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