惨烈

慘烈
cǎnliè
adjective #20,460

Meanings

  1. 1 bitter and fierce
  2. 2 devastating
  3. 3 brutal and intense
  4. 4 terrible

Examples

HSK 7-9
Zhè chǎng zhànyì yìcháng cǎnliè, shuāngfāng sǔnshī cǎnzhòng.
The battle was exceptionally brutal, with heavy losses on both sides.
HSK 7-9
Shìgù xiànchǎng cǎnliè, lìngrén chùmù-jīngxīn.
The accident scene was devastating and shocking to behold.

Tips

usage
惨烈 combines 惨 (tragic, miserable) and 烈 (fierce, intense). It describes situations of extreme violence or tragedy with high casualties. Often used for battles, disasters, or accidents.

Stroke Order

惨 cǎn
烈 liè