猤 (guì) - Fierce, ferocious — describes the appearance of a & used to depict something savage or wild.

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guì ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

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猤 · guì

Fierce, ferocious — describes the appearance of a dog or wolf;

used to depict something savage or wild.

Fierce, ferocious — describes the appearance of aused to depict something savage or wild.

Usage highlights

Fierce wolfFerocious dogSavage appearanceWild beastBaring teeth fiercelyAggressive posture

Synonyms

  • 猛— fierce, violent
  • 凶— ferocious, savage
  • 悍— fierce, brave

Antonyms

  • 温— gentle, mild
  • 柔— soft, gentle
  • 驯— tame, docile

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The wolf looked fierce (猤狼).
  • He had a ferocious expression (猤猤的表情).
  • The dog bared its teeth fiercely (猤牙).

Collocations

  • Fierce wolf(猤狼)
  • Ferocious dog(猤犬)
  • Savage appearance(猤貌)
  • Wild beast(猤兽)
  • Baring teeth fiercely(猤牙)
  • Aggressive posture(猤势)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is extremely rare in modern Chinese usage.
  • Primarily appears in classical texts describing the ferocious appearance of animals.
  • The character combines the 'dog' radical (犭) with components suggesting fierceness.

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