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狠
hěn
Description
“狠”这个字常用来说一个人心里很硬，做事不怕伤害别人。
The character "狠" is often used to describe someone who is tough-hearted and not afraid to hurt others when doing things.
它也可以说做事很有力气、很坚决，比如“狠狠地打”。
It can also mean doing something with great force and determination, for example, "狠狠地打" (hit hard).
Meanings
狠hěn
ruthless; cruel; cold-hearted
他这个人太狠了。
He is a ruthless person.
狠hěn
fierce; hard; with great force
他狠狠地打了一下桌子。
He slammed the table hard.
狠心hěnxīn
to harden one's heart; be cruel enough to
她狠心离开了家。
She cruelly left home.
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Notes
- Nuance
狠 (cruel/fierce) is different from the homophone 很 (very), though they sound the same.
- Usage
often reduplicated as 狠狠 to mean 'severely, forcefully'.
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