Meaning
凶猛 describes something or someone that is extremely aggressive, violent, or fierce in nature. It commonly refers to wild animals, attacks, or forces of nature that are dangerous and overwhelming. The word combines 凶 (violent, inauspicious) with 猛 (fierce, vigorous) to intensify the meaning.
Usage
This word is frequently used to describe wild animals like tigers, lions, or wolves, emphasizing their dangerous predatory nature. It can also describe violent weather phenomena, fierce military attacks, or aggressive behavior. The tone is serious and carries a sense of genuine threat or danger.
Examples
- 01老虎是一种非常凶猛的动物。.Tigers are very fierce animals.
- 02敌人发动了凶猛的进攻。.The enemy launched a fierce attack.
Characters
Common collocations
- 凶猛的动物fierce animal
- 凶猛的攻击fierce attack
- 性情凶猛fierce temperament
Antonyms
Origin
The character 凶 originally depicted violence or misfortune, while 猛 contains the dog radical (犬) and suggests fierce animal behavior. Together they create an intensified meaning of ferocity.