虠 (jiāo) - Fierce, strong, powerful & used to describe something or someone with great

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jiāo ｜ 14 strokes ｜ radical:

健傑

虠 · jiāo

Fierce, strong, powerful;

used to describe something or someone with great strength or ferocity.

Fierce, strong, powerfulused to describe something or someone with great

Usage highlights

Fierce and braveFierce generalPowerful and strongFerocious appearanceMighty force

Synonyms

  • 猛— fierce, violent, energetic
  • 强— strong, powerful
  • 悍— brave, fierce, intrepid

Antonyms

  • 弱— weak, feeble
  • 柔— soft, gentle

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The tiger is a symbol of power and ferocity (虠).
  • He displayed great strength in the competition (虠勇).
  • The ancient text described a fierce warrior (虠将).

Collocations

  • Fierce and brave(虠勇)
  • Fierce general(虠将)
  • Powerful and strong(虠健)
  • Ferocious appearance(虠貌)
  • Mighty force(虠力)

Idioms

  • As fierce as a tiger(如虎之虠)
  • With the strength of a tiger and the ferocity of a wolf(虎虠狼戾)

Cultural background

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  • This character is composed of 虎 (tiger) and 交 (cross, exchange), suggesting the crossing or meeting of tiger-like qualities.
  • It appears in some historical texts and names but is relatively rare in modern usage.
  • The character carries connotations of martial prowess and formidable strength.

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