獰 (níng) - Fierce, ferocious, savage & describes a menacing or terrifying appearance, especially in

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獰 · níng

Fierce, ferocious, savage;

describes a menacing or terrifying appearance, especially in facial expressions.

Fierce, ferocious, savagedescribes a menacing or terrifying appearance, especially in

Usage highlights

Fierce expressionSavage faceFerocious and evilFierce ghostSavage appearanceFierce and stubborn

Synonyms

  • 凶— fierce, brutal
  • 恶— evil, wicked
  • 猛— fierce, violent

Antonyms

  • 善— kind, good
  • 慈— compassionate, merciful
  • 和— gentle, mild

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • He had a fierce expression (狞笑).
  • The villain's face was savage (面目狰狞).
  • The sculpture depicted a ferocious beast (狞恶的野兽).

Collocations

  • Fierce expression(狞笑)
  • Savage face(狰狞面目)
  • Ferocious and evil(狞恶)
  • Fierce ghost(狞鬼)
  • Savage appearance(狞厉)
  • Fierce and stubborn(狞悍)

Idioms

  • Fierce and savage appearance(面目狰狞)
  • With a ferocious smile(狞笑一声)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Often used to describe demonic or evil characters in traditional Chinese mythology and literature.
  • Commonly appears in descriptions of villains, monsters, and malevolent spirits in classical texts.
  • The character carries strong negative connotations and is rarely used in positive contexts.

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