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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
adj
Pronounced: yuán shǐ de rén
Wild; not cultivated or tamed.
野蛮人
noun
Pronounced: yě mán rén
(historical, now, pejorative, ) A person not living in a civilization; a barbarian.
攻擊
verb
Pronounced: gōng jī
To attack or assault someone or something ferociously or without restraint.

What does "savage" mean?

  1. adj Extremely fierce, violent, or brutal.
    "A savage storm tore the roof off the old barn overnight."
  2. 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."
  3. verb To attack fiercely, or to criticise something harshly.
    "The press savaged the film, calling it dull and far too long."
  4. noun An outdated and offensive term once used for a member of an indigenous or "uncivilised" society; now mainly used to mean a fierce or wild creature or person.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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Frequently asked questions

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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