猛烈

měngliè

adjective HSK 7-9 #11,099

Meanings

1 fierce
2 violent
3 intense
4 vigorous

Characters

fierce; violent; bold

intense; fierce; blazing

Examples

HSK 5

观众的反应非常猛烈。

Guānzhòng de fǎnyìng fēicháng měngliè.

The audience's reaction was very intense.

HSK 7-9

敌人发动了猛烈的进攻。

Dírén fādòng le měngliè de jìngōng.

The enemy launched a fierce attack.

HSK 7-9

猛烈的风暴摧毁了很多房屋。

Měngliè de fēngbào cuīhuǐ le hěnduō fángwū.

The violent storm destroyed many houses.

Tips

usage

猛烈 describes extreme intensity and is often used with natural forces (风暴 storm, 地震 earthquake), military actions (进攻 attack, 轰炸 bombing), or strong reactions. It is more formal than 厉害.

Stroke Order

猛 měng

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