猂 (hàn) - Fierce, savage, ferocious & cruel, brutal

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猂 · hàn

Fierce, savage, ferocious;

cruel, brutal;

used in names to denote strength or ferocity.

Fierce, savage, ferociouscruel, brutalused in names to denote strength or ferocity.

Usage highlights

Fierce beastSavage tribeBrutal natureFerocious appearanceCruel and savageBarbaric invasion

Synonyms

  • 猛— fierce, violent
  • 凶— fierce, ferocious
  • 悍— brave, fierce
  • 暴— violent, brutal

Antonyms

  • 温— gentle, mild
  • 柔— soft, gentle
  • 和— peaceful, harmonious
  • 善— kind, good

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The fierce beast (猂兽) terrified the villagers.
  • He had a savage expression (猂恶的表情) during the battle.
  • The barbarian tribe was known for its ferocity (猂族).
  • Ancient texts describe mythical fierce creatures (猂兽).

Collocations

  • Fierce beast(猂兽)
  • Savage tribe(猂族)
  • Brutal nature(猂性)
  • Ferocious appearance(猂貌)
  • Cruel and savage(猂恶)
  • Barbaric invasion(猂侵)

Idioms

  • Fierce as a tiger, savage as a wolf(如虎如猂)
  • Brutal and unyielding(猂猛不屈)
  • Savage invasion from the north(北狄猂侵)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often appears in classical texts describing barbarian tribes or fierce animals.
  • Used historically to characterize northern nomadic tribes as savage invaders.
  • In naming contexts, conveys strength and ferocity but may carry negative connotations.

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