猲 (xiē) - To threaten & to intimidate

猲Tone 1

xiē ｜ 12 strokes ｜ radical:

想信

猲 · xiē

To threaten;

to intimidate;

to frighten;

also refers to a short-nosed dog in ancient texts.

To threatento intimidateto frighten

Usage highlights

To threaten and intimidateShortTo threaten the enemyIntimidating manner

Synonyms

Antonyms

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He tried to intimidate the witness (猲吓).
  • Ancient texts mention a short-nosed dog called 猲獢.
  • The general's presence alone was enough to threaten the enemy (猲敌).

Collocations

  • To threaten and intimidate(猲吓)
  • Short-nosed dog(猲獢)
  • To threaten the enemy(猲敌)
  • Intimidating manner(猲态)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears in classical Chinese texts describing intimidation or threatening behavior.
  • Also found in ancient descriptions of dog breeds, particularly short-nosed hunting dogs.

FAQ