brute in Chinese
brute in Chinese is 笨, 兽, 动物 — brute means a rough, violent, or unthinking person.
brute in Chinese
笨
Pronounced: bèn
Characteristic of unthinking animals; senseless, unreasoning (of humans). [from 16th c.]
兽
Pronounced: shòu
(archaic) An animal seen as being without human reason; a senseless beast. [from 17th c.]
动物
Pronounced: dòng wù
A person with the characteristics of an unthinking animal; a coarse or brutal person, particularly one who is dim-witted. [from 17th c.]
What does "brute" mean?
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noun A rough, violent, or unthinking person.
"The bouncer looked like a brute, but he was actually gentle and soft-spoken."
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adjective Purely physical, with no reasoning or subtlety involved.
"The wall was knocked down with brute force alone."
brute in a sentence
- The bouncer looked like a brute, but he was actually gentle and soft-spoken.
- Stop acting like a brute and apologize.
- The wall was knocked down with brute force alone.
- Brute strength wasn't enough — the puzzle needed cleverness.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "brute" in Chinese?
"brute" in Chinese is 笨, 兽, 动物. brute means: A rough, violent, or unthinking person.
How do you pronounce 笨?
"brute" in Chinese is 笨, pronounced "bèn".
How do you use "brute" in a sentence?
Example: "The bouncer looked like a brute, but he was actually gentle and soft-spoken." In Chinese, "brute" is 笨, 兽, 动物.
Are there other ways to say "brute" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 3 translations listed for "brute": 笨, 兽, 动物.
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