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brute in Chinese

brute in Chinese is 笨, 兽, 动物 — brute means a rough, violent, or unthinking person.

brute in Chinese

adj
Pronounced: bèn
Characteristic of unthinking animals; senseless, unreasoning (of humans). [from 16th c.]
noun
Pronounced: shòu
(archaic) An animal seen as being without human reason; a senseless beast. [from 17th c.]
动物
noun
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?

  1. noun A rough, violent, or unthinking person.
    "The bouncer looked like a brute, but he was actually gentle and soft-spoken."
  2. 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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