曓 (bào) - Violent, fierce, cruel & also refers to sudden, intense actions or conditions.

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bào ｜ 17 strokes ｜ radical:

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曓 · bào

Violent, fierce, cruel;

also refers to sudden, intense actions or conditions.

Violent, fierce, cruelalso refers to sudden, intense actions or conditions.

Usage highlights

Violent stormTyrannical governmentBad temperSudden deathViolent behaviorPrice surge

Synonyms

  • 猛— fierce, violent
  • 凶— fierce, ferocious
  • 烈— intense, violent

Antonyms

  • 柔— gentle, soft
  • 温— mild, gentle
  • 和— peaceful, harmonious

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The storm was extremely violent (暴风雨).
  • He has a bad temper (脾气暴躁).
  • The tyrant ruled with cruelty (暴政).
  • Prices rose suddenly (物价暴涨).

Collocations

  • Violent storm(暴风雨)
  • Tyrannical government(暴政)
  • Bad temper(暴躁)
  • Sudden death(暴毙)
  • Violent behavior(暴行)
  • Price surge(暴涨)

Idioms

  • To reveal one's true colors(暴露无遗)
  • To abuse one's power(暴虐无道)
  • To die a violent death(暴毙而亡)
  • Extreme joy begets sorrow(暴喜暴怒)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Historically associated with tyrannical rulers and harsh punishments in Chinese history.
  • In Confucian philosophy, avoiding violence and practicing benevolence is emphasized.
  • The character reflects traditional values of moderation and control over emotions.

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