savage in Chinese
savage in Chinese is 原始的人, 野蛮人, 攻擊 — savage means extremely fierce, violent, or brutal.
savage in Chinese
原始的人
Pronounced: yuán shǐ de rén
Wild; not cultivated or tamed.
野蛮人
Pronounced: yě mán rén
(historical, now, pejorative, ) A person not living in a civilization; a barbarian.
攻擊
Pronounced: gōng jī
To attack or assault someone or something ferociously or without restraint.
What does "savage" mean?
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adj Extremely fierce, violent, or brutal.
"A savage storm tore the roof off the old barn overnight."
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adj Informally, impressively bold, harsh, or brilliant — often used as a compliment for a sharp comeback or move.
"Her reply to the teasing was so savage that everyone laughed."
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verb To attack fiercely, or to criticise something harshly.
"The press savaged the film, calling it dull and far too long."
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noun An outdated and offensive term once used for a member of an indigenous or "uncivilised" society; now mainly used to mean a fierce or wild creature or person.
"The wolf was portrayed in the story as a savage of the forest."
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savage in a sentence
- A savage storm tore the roof off the old barn overnight.
- The animal launched a savage attack on its prey.
- Her reply to the teasing was so savage that everyone laughed.
- That was a savage move, winning the match with a final-second goal.
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What is "savage" in Chinese?
"savage" in Chinese is 原始的人, 野蛮人, 攻擊. savage means: Extremely fierce, violent, or brutal.
How do you pronounce 原始的人?
"savage" in Chinese is 原始的人, pronounced "yuán shǐ de rén".
How do you use "savage" in a sentence?
Example: "A savage storm tore the roof off the old barn overnight." In Chinese, "savage" is 原始的人, 野蛮人, 攻擊.
Are there other ways to say "savage" in Chinese?
Yes — Chinese has 3 translations listed for "savage": 原始的人, 野蛮人, 攻擊.
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