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brutal

Character Composition


Characters

Pinyin

bao4nve4 bàonüè

Meaning


Primary

brutal

Alternatives

brutally, tyrannical

Mnemonic


暴虐 Brutal describes behavior that is both 虐 cruel and 暴 violent.

Usage


他 的 统治 非常 暴虐。

His rule is extremely brutal.

人民 反对 暴虐 的 统治。

The people oppose brutal rule.

暴虐 的 行为 让 人们 恐惧。

Brutal actions make people fearful.