虣 (bào) - Violent, cruel, fierce & also refers to military force or martial prowess.

虣Tone 4

bào ｜ 16 strokes ｜ radical:

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虣 · bào

Violent, cruel, fierce;

also refers to military force or martial prowess.

Violent, cruel, fiercealso refers to military force or martial prowess.

Usage highlights

Violent governmentMilitary forceFierce beastCruel punishmentMartial prowessSuppress violence

Synonyms

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

Antonyms

  • 仁— benevolent, kind
  • 和— peaceful, harmonious
  • 柔— gentle, soft

Usage & contexts

Examples

  • The tyrant's rule was marked by violence (虣政).
  • He subdued the rebels with military force (以虣制乱).
  • Ancient texts describe fierce beasts (虣兽).
  • The inscription warns against cruel punishment (虣刑).

Collocations

  • Violent government(虣政)
  • Military force(虣力)
  • Fierce beast(虣兽)
  • Cruel punishment(虣刑)
  • Martial prowess(虣武)
  • Suppress violence(弭虣)

Idioms

  • To suppress violence and pacify the people(弭虣安民)
  • Martial virtue and civil virtue(虣德文德)
  • Fierce as a tiger, cruel as a wolf(如虎如虣)

Cultural background

FAQ
  • This character appears in ancient Chinese texts like the 'Rites of Zhou' describing violent governance.
  • It combines the 'tiger' radical with 'weapon' components, visually representing ferocity and martial power.
  • In historical context, it was sometimes used interchangeably with 暴 (bào) meaning 'violent'.
  • Rarely used in modern Chinese except in classical references or specialized historical discussions.

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