泼辣

潑辣
pōla
adjective #29,737

Meanings

  1. 1 shrewish; bold and fierce (of a woman)
  2. 2 forceful; vigorous; pungent

Examples

HSK 5
Tā de wénzhāng fēnggé pōla, pīpíng zhíjiē yǒulì.
His writing style is bold and forceful, with direct and powerful criticism.
HSK 6
Tā shì gè pōla de nǚrén, cóngbù qīngyì rènshū.
She is a fierce and bold woman who never gives up easily.

Tips

usage
泼辣 typically describes a woman who is outspoken, hot-tempered, and assertive - it can be negative (shrewish) or admiring (bold and capable) depending on context. When describing writing or speech, it means vigorous and cutting.

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