泼辣

潑辣
pōla
adjective #29,737

Meanings

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

Examples

Tā shì gè pōla de nǚrén, cóng bù qīngyì rèn shū.
She is a fierce and bold woman who never gives up easily.
Tā de wénzhāng fēnggé pōla, pīpíng zhíjiē yǒulì.
His writing style is bold and forceful, with direct and powerful criticism.

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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