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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 統治 非常 暴虐。

His rule is extremely brutal.

人民 反對 暴虐 的 統治。

The people oppose brutal rule.

暴虐 的 行為 讓 人們 恐懼。

Brutal actions make people fearful.