悍妇

悍婦
hànfù
noun #29,565

Meanings

  1. 1 violent or shrewish woman
  2. 2 shrew; fierce wife

Examples

HSK 3
Xiǎoshuō lǐ de hànfù xíngxiàng ràng dúzhě yìnxiàng shēnkè.
The shrewish character in the novel left a deep impression on readers.
HSK 7-9
Jiēfāng línjū dōu pà nàgè hànfù, tā dòngbudòng jiù dàfāléitíng.
The neighbors all feared that shrew - she would fly into a rage at the slightest thing.

Tips

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悍妇 is a derogatory term used to describe an aggressive or domineering woman. It appears frequently in historical fiction and idioms but is considered insulting in modern direct use.

Stroke Order

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