凶
fierce; ferocious; ominous; ill-fated
HSK 7-9
Pronunciation
凶1
First tone: high and level
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Usage in this example
Describes a fierce-looking dog, vicious blows in a fight, or ill fortune judged through divination by ancient people.
Example sentence
这只狗看起来很凶,别靠近。
This dog looks fierce; don't go near it.