Definition
凶相毕露 is a four-character idiom meaning 'to reveal one's ferocious true nature completely'. It is used when someone who previously appeared harmless or friendly suddenly shows their cruel, violent, or threatening side. The imagery is of a person's 'fierce face' (凶相) being 'fully exposed' (毕露). It often appears in narratives about villains, enemies, or tense social confrontations.
idiom
to show one's true ferocious colorsto unleash all one's ferocity
Examples
- ，凶相毕露，。Tánpàn pòliè hòu, duìfāng zhōngyú xiōng xiàng bì lù, wēixié yào cǎiqǔ jíduān shǒuduàn.After the negotiations broke down, the other side finally showed their true ferocious colors, threatening to take extreme measures.
- 凶相毕露，。Xiǎoshuō lǐ de fǎnpài zài zuìhòu yī zhāng xiōng xiàng bì lù, lù chū le zhēngníng de miànmù.In the novel, the villain revealed his ferocity in the final chapter, showing his hideous face.
- ，凶相毕露，。Tā píngshí wēn wén ěr yǎ, yí dàn shèjí lìyì jiù xiōng xiàng bì lù, ràng rén bù hán ér lì.He is usually gentle and refined, but once interests are involved, he shows his ferocious side, sending chills down people's spines.
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