蛮横

蠻橫
mánhèng
adjective #25,170

Meanings

  1. 1 rude and unreasonable
  2. 2 overbearing
  3. 3 domineering and arrogant

Examples

Tā de tàidu shífēn mánhèng, gēnběn bù tīng biéren shuōhuà.
His attitude is extremely overbearing; he simply doesn't listen to others.
Zhège guānyuán mánhèng wúlǐ, lìng bǎixìng gǎn nù bù gǎn yán.
This official was rude and unreasonable, leaving people angry but afraid to speak out.

Tips

usage
蛮横 describes someone who uses force or intimidation rather than reason. It often implies a refusal to listen or be rational. Stronger than simply 无礼 (impolite).

Stroke Order

mán
héng