Chinese Character: 猛
1. Character Basics
Radical: 犭 (quǎn) - Dog radical
Stroke Count: 11 strokes
Stroke Order:
2. Pronunciation
Pinyin: měng (Third tone)
3. Meaning
Fierce; violent; sudden; intense; powerful; strong; bold
4. Common Words
- 猛烈 (měngliè) - Fierce; violent; intense
- 凶猛 (xiōngměng) - Ferocious; fierce; savage
- 猛然 (měngrán) - Suddenly; abruptly
- 猛烈攻击 (měngliè gōngjī) - Violent attack
- 猛犸象 (měngmǎxiàng) - Mammoth
- 猛虎 (měnghǔ) - Fierce tiger
- 勇猛 (yǒngměng) - Brave and fierce; valiant
- 猛涨 (měngzhǎng) - Soar; skyrocket; surge rapidly
5. Grammar & Usage
The character "猛" is primarily used as an adjective to describe intense or sudden actions or qualities. It can also function as an adverb when combined with certain verbs. In Chinese grammar, it is often paired with words that denote strength, speed, or intensity. When used as an adverb, it typically precedes verbs to indicate that the action is performed with great force or suddenly.
6. Cultural Background
In Chinese culture, the character "猛" is often associated with strength, power, and courage. It appears in various idioms and expressions related to bravery and intensity. The dog radical (犭) at the beginning reflects the historical association of dogs with ferocity and protection. In traditional Chinese martial arts and literature, "猛" is used to describe warriors and heroes who possess exceptional strength and determination.
7. Example Sentence
暴风雨来得很猛烈。
Bàofēngyǔ lái de hěn měngliè.
The storm came very fiercely.
8. Memory Tips
The character "猛" consists of the dog radical "犭" and "孟" (mèng). You can remember it as "a fierce dog that makes a loud noise," which captures the meaning of fierceness and intensity. The dog radical also helps associate it with strength and power, as dogs have historically been valued for their protective and fierce qualities in Chinese culture.