彪悍

biāohàn
adjective

Meanings

  1. 1 burly and tough
  2. 2 fierce; formidable
  3. 3 bold, daring

Examples

HSK 5
Zhège bǎo'ān kànqǐlái hěn biāohàn.
This security guard looks really tough.
HSK 5
Tā kāichē de fēnggé hěn biāohàn, cónglái bú rànglù.
She drives aggressively and never gives way to anyone.

Tips

usage
First describes a big, strong, fierce-looking build. In casual speech it now also praises bold, no-nonsense behaviour. Do not confuse it with 剽悍 "agile and fierce", which stresses speed rather than bulk.

Stroke Order

彪 biāo
悍 hàn