凶

• 拼音: xiōng
• 汉字拆解: 凶 = 凵 (receptacle/pit) + 乂 (cross), originally depicting a dangerous pit or trap

含义

Fierce; ferocious; violent. Describes aggressive or dangerous behavior or appearance.

Can describe: (1) fierce animals or people; (2) violent acts or events; (3) ominous signs (opposite of 吉). Common compounds: 凶手 (murderer), 凶器 (weapon), 凶猛 (ferocious), 凶险 (perilous), 行凶 (to commit violence). In fortune-telling, 凶 means bad luck.

例句

1. 别惹那只狗，它看起来很凶。
2. 这场车祸来得太凶，三辆车全毁了。
3. 她平时很温柔，生气的时候却很凶。

用法指南

语境: everyday, descriptive, news

语气: negative

正确说法

• 这只狗看起来很凶。(This dog looks fierce.)
• 别那么凶嘛。(Don't be so fierce/harsh.)

错误说法

• 今天天气很凶 — 天气不用'凶'，恶劣天气说'天气很恶劣'或'天气很糟糕'

起源与历史

Originally depicted a pit or trap (凵) with a mark (乂) inside, representing danger or misfortune.

文化背景

世代: All ages

社会背景: Universal