猘 (zhì) - Fierce, savage, rabid — primarily describing a mad & by extension, ferocious, violent, or unrestrained behavior.

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猘 · zhì

Fierce, savage, rabid — primarily describing a mad or rabid dog;

by extension, ferocious, violent, or unrestrained behavior.

Fierce, savage, rabid — primarily describing a madby extension, ferocious, violent, or unrestrained behavior.

Usage highlights

Rabid dogFierce and savageMad dogFerocious beastViolent natureUnrestrained madness

Synonyms

  • 猛— fierce, violent
  • 凶— fierce, ferocious
  • 狂— mad, crazy

Antonyms

  • 温— gentle, mild
  • 驯— tame, docile
  • 和— peaceful, harmonious

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The mad dog was rabid (狂猘).
  • He had a fierce temper (性情凶猘).
  • The novel describes a savage beast (猘兽).
  • The warrior was known for his ferocity (勇猛而猘).

Collocations

  • Rabid dog(猘犬)
  • Fierce and savage(凶猘)
  • Mad dog(狂猘)
  • Ferocious beast(猘兽)
  • Violent nature(猘性)
  • Unrestrained madness(猘狂)

Idioms

  • A rabid dog bites people indiscriminately(猘犬噬人)
  • Like a mad dog rushing about(如猘犬奔突)
  • Fierce as a rabid dog(猛若狂猘)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally used specifically to describe rabid dogs in classical Chinese texts.
  • Extended metaphorically to describe people with violent, uncontrollable tempers or fierce warriors.
  • Considered an archaic character in modern Chinese, rarely used in contemporary language.

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