猙 (zhēng) - Fierce, ferocious, savage & also refers to a mythical beast with a

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猙 · zhēng

Fierce, ferocious, savage;

also refers to a mythical beast with a fierce appearance.

Fierce, ferocious, savagealso refers to a mythical beast with a

Usage highlights

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Synonyms

  • 凶— fierce, ferocious
  • 猛— fierce, violent
  • 恶— evil, fierce

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The beast looked extremely fierce (狰狞).
  • He gave a ferocious glare (狰狞的面目).
  • The monster in the myth was described as savage (狰狞的怪兽).

Collocations

  • Fierce and savage(狰狞)
  • Ferocious appearance(狰狞面目)
  • Savage beast(狰狞野兽)
  • Fierce-looking(相貌狰狞)
  • Ferocious demon(狰狞恶魔)

Idioms

  • Fierce and savage appearance(面目狰狞)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Originally depicted a mythical beast in ancient Chinese texts, often with a terrifying appearance.
  • In modern usage, it primarily describes a ferocious, savage, or menacing look or demeanor.
  • Commonly used in literary contexts to emphasize horror or threat.

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