獟 (yào) - Fierce, wild, savage & describes animals or people with violent, untamed temperaments.

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獟 · yào

Fierce, wild, savage;

describes animals or people with violent, untamed temperaments.

Fierce, wild, savagedescribes animals or people with violent, untamed temperaments.

Usage highlights

Fierce and stubbornWild horseSavage and braveUntamed natureFierce beast

Synonyms

  • 猛— fierce, violent
  • 凶— ferocious, vicious
  • 野— wild, uncivilized
  • 悍— bold, fierce

Antonyms

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

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The wild horse was difficult to tame (獟马).
  • He has a fierce and stubborn nature (性情獟悍).
  • The tribe was known for its savage warriors (獟勇的战士).

Collocations

  • Fierce and stubborn(獟悍)
  • Wild horse(獟马)
  • Savage and brave(獟勇)
  • Untamed nature(獟性)
  • Fierce beast(獟兽)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character is extremely rare in modern usage, primarily found in classical texts.
  • It carries strongly negative connotations of dangerous wildness and untamable violence.
  • In historical context, it might describe barbarian tribes or exceptionally fierce animals.

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