ác liệt
Definition
- Adjective:
- Very fierce, very violent: Describes a conflict, battle, or struggle that is extremely intense, savage, and characterized by great force or severity.
- Very severe, very harsh: Describes natural phenomena or conditions that are extremely powerful, destructive, or intense.
Usage Examples
- Adjective:
- Cuộc chiến trở nên vô cùng ác liệt. (The battle became extremely fierce.)
- Khu vực này hứng chịu một trận bão ác liệt. (This area was hit by a very violent storm.)
- Sự cạnh tranh trên thị trường ngày càng ác liệt. (The competition in the market is becoming increasingly intense.)
Advanced Usage
- Used to describe abstract competitions or struggles.
- Một cuộc đua tranh ác liệt cho vị trí lãnh đạo. (A fierce race for the leadership position.)
Variants and Related Words
- Ác (adj): wicked, cruel. (Note: While "ác" shares a root, its primary meaning is moral wickedness, not intensity.)
- Kịch liệt (adj): vehement, intense. (A close synonym often used for arguments or protests.)
Synonyms
- Fierce: having or displaying an intense or aggressive nature.
- Violent: using or involving physical force intended to hurt, damage, or kill.
- Severe: very great; intense.
- Savage: fierce, violent, and uncontrolled.
Related Idioms
- Chiến trường ác liệt: a fierce battlefield. Used literally or metaphorically to describe any arena of intense struggle.
- Thương trường như chiến trường ác liệt. (The business world is like a fierce battlefield.)
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Very fierce, very violent
