凶猛

xiōngměng

fierce; violent; ferocious

HSK 7-9

Pronunciation

凶xiōng1

First tone: high and level

猛měng3

Third tone: low, then rising

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Used as an adjective describing something ferocious or violent in nature, such as an extremely fierce lion that visitors must avoid.

这头狮子非常凶猛，游客必须保持距离。

zhè tóu shīzi fēicháng xiōngměng, yóukè bìxū bǎochí jùlí.

This lion is extremely fierce; visitors must keep their distance.

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