惨烈

慘烈

cǎnliè

adjective #20,460

Meanings

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

Characters

miserable / tragic

fierce / intense / ardent

Examples

这场战役异常惨烈，双方损失惨重。

Zhè chǎng zhànyì yìcháng cǎnliè, shuāngfāng sǔnshī cǎnzhòng.

The battle was exceptionally brutal, with heavy losses on both sides.

事故现场惨烈，令人触目惊心。

Shìgù xiànchǎng cǎnliè, lìng rén chùmù jīngxīn.

The accident scene was devastating and shocking to behold.

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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