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“vicious” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinxiōng è

Example

凶恶的罪犯被判了重刑。xiōng è de zuì fàn bèi pàn le zhòng xíng

The vicious criminal received a heavy sentence.

Illustration for 凶恶 (vicious)

How to say “vicious” in Chinese

“Vicious” in Chinese is 凶恶 (xiōng è).

A threatening presence with the will to cause harm.

Full entry for 凶恶: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 凶恶

他露出凶恶的笑容，令人不寒而栗。tā lù chū xiōng è de xiào róng lìng rén bù hán ér lì

He showed a vicious smile that made people shudder.

Tips for using 凶恶

  • In crime reports and serious discussions, it can describe a person or conduct, but it is too strong for ordinary annoyance or selfishness.

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