Definition
凶神恶煞 is a four-character idiom that literally means 'fierce god and evil demon'. It describes someone who looks or behaves extremely ferocious, menacing, or terrifying — like a devil or fiend. You can use it for a person's appearance, expression, or manner when they seem hostile and intimidating. It's a vivid, colloquial expression often used in storytelling or everyday speech to emphasize how scary someone seems.
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devilsfiendsextremely ferocious person
Examples
- 凶神恶煞，。Tā shēngqì de shíhou jiǎnzhí xiàng ge xiōng shén è shà, méi rén gǎn kàojìn.When he gets angry, he looks like a ferocious demon — no one dares to come near.
- 凶神恶煞，。Nàge hēibāng lǎodà yì liǎn xiōng shén è shà de yàngzi, ràng rén hàipà.That gang leader had a fiendish look on his face, frightening people.
- 凶神恶煞，。Bié kàn tā zhǎng de xiàng xiōng shén è shà, qíshí xīndì hěn shànliáng.Don't judge by his ferocious appearance — he actually has a kind heart.
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