暴戾 (bàolì): ruthless

Meanings

1 ruthless
2 cruel and violent
3 tyrannical

Characters

暴

Examples

这个君主以暴戾闻名。

Zhège jūnzhǔ yǐ bàolì wénmíng.

This monarch was known for being ruthless.

他的性格变得越来越暴戾。

Tā de xìnggé biàn de yuè lái yuè bàolì.

His temperament became more and more violent.

Tips

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Literary and strong — 暴戾 belongs to historical writing, news, and serious commentary. For everyday 'cruel' use 残忍 (cánrěn); for 'bad-tempered' use 暴躁 (bàozào).

Stroke Order

暴 bào

戾 lì

Related Words

暴 bào #4,767

sudden / violent / cruel / to expose

暴力 bàolì HSK 6 #1,817

violence; brute force / violent (as modifier)

暴徒 bàotú #7,254

thug; rioter; mob / violent criminal

暴虐 bàonüè #32,679

brutal / tyrannical / cruel and oppressive

残暴 cánbào #9,818

brutal / cruel / ruthless

暴露 bàolù HSK 6 #3,065

to expose; to reveal; to lay bare / to be exposed to (elements, danger)

强暴 qiángbào #6,940

violent / rape / to rape / brutal

暴乱 bàoluàn #11,995

riot; rebellion / revolt; violent disturbance

粗暴 cūbào HSK 7 #7,759

rough; crude; brutal; violent

暴躁 bàozào HSK 7 #7,168

irascible / irritable / hot-tempered