煭 (liè) - Fierce, violent, intense & extreme in degree or intensity

煭Tone 4

liè ｜ 13 strokes ｜ radical:

嘹林

煭 · liè

Fierce, violent, intense;

extreme in degree or intensity;

severe.

Fierce, violent, intenseextreme in degree or intensitysevere.

Usage highlights

Fierce fireIntense sunViolent stormMartyrStrong liquorFierce and unyielding

Synonyms

  • 猛— fierce, violent
  • 强— strong, powerful
  • 剧— intense, acute

Antonyms

  • 柔— soft, gentle
  • 弱— weak, feeble
  • 温— mild, warm

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The fire burned fiercely (烈火).
  • They endured scorching heat (酷烈的炎热).
  • He has a fiery temper (性情暴烈).
  • This is an intense struggle (激烈的斗争).

Collocations

  • Fierce fire(烈火)
  • Intense sun(烈日)
  • Violent storm(烈风)
  • Martyr(烈士)
  • Strong liquor(烈酒)
  • Fierce and unyielding(刚烈)

Idioms

  • Fierce fire sees true gold(烈火见真金)
  • Intense fire and dry firewood(烈火干柴)
  • Fierce wind knows strong grass(烈风知劲草)
  • Full of righteous indignation(义愤填膺烈)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • The character contains the fire radical (火), indicating its association with heat and intensity.
  • Used to describe martyrs (烈士) who sacrificed themselves for righteous causes.
  • In traditional Chinese medicine, '烈' describes herbs with strong, potent properties.

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