ác liệt

Thân thiện

Cuộc chiến tranh diễn ra vô cùng ác liệt.

Definition

1. 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.)

Học thuật

adj

1. Very fierce, very violent