虘 (cuó) - fierce, savage, ferocious & used in classical texts to describe ferocity or

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cuó ｜ 11 strokes ｜ radical:

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虘 · cuó

fierce, savage, ferocious;

used in classical texts to describe ferocity or cruelty.

fierce, savage, ferociousused in classical texts to describe ferocity or

Usage highlights

ferocious and savagesavage tribefierce and evilcruel and brutalwild and untamedsavage appearance

Synonyms

  • 猛— fierce, violent
  • 凶— fierce, ferocious
  • 暴— violent, cruel

Antonyms

  • 温— gentle, mild
  • 和— gentle, kind
  • 柔— soft, gentle

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The text described the beast as ferocious (虘猛).
  • Ancient records mention savage tribes (虘族).
  • His expression was fierce and intimidating (虘恶).

Collocations

  • ferocious and savage(虘猛)
  • savage tribe(虘族)
  • fierce and evil(虘恶)
  • cruel and brutal(虘暴)
  • wild and untamed(虘野)
  • savage appearance(虘貌)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • Appears primarily in classical Chinese texts describing ferocious beasts or savage peoples.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese, mainly preserved in historical or literary contexts.
  • Often carries negative connotations of brutality and lack of civilization.

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