Dictionary🇨🇳 Chinese → 🇺🇸 English
凶
xiōng
Description
"凶"这个字表示不好的、可怕的意思，常常用来说坏运气或者很危险的人和事。
The character "凶" means bad or scary, often used to describe bad luck or very dangerous people and things.
我们求签的时候，如果看到"凶"字，就是运气不好的意思。
When we draw lots, if we see the character "凶", it means bad luck.
Meanings
凶xiōng
unlucky; ominous; inauspicious
这个签是凶，我有点担心。
This sign is ominous; I'm a bit worried.
凶xiōng
fierce; violent; cruel
那只狗看起来很凶。
That dog looks fierce.
凶xiōng
related to murder or violent crime
警察在找那个凶手。
The police are looking for the murderer.
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Notes
- Nuance
凶 can describe both bad luck (opposite of 吉) and a fierce, scary manner.
- Etymology
凶 depicts a pit with a cross, symbolizing danger and misfortune.
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