🇨🇳Chinese Source WordCode: ZH

暴力

Pronunciation / Transliteration: bàolì

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Wulie/wuːˈliː/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #15000 frequency
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🇨🇳 Example Sentence in Chinese:

"该地区的暴力导致了广泛的恐惧。"

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The use of physical force to harm someone or something.

    "The wūliè in the region has led to widespread fear among the population."
  2. 2

    A brutal or violent act.

    "The documentary highlighted the wūliè that occurred during the conflict."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'wūliè' is derived from Mandarin Chinese, where it refers to the concept of 'violence' or 'brutality'. The roots can be traced back to classical Chinese literature, where it was used to describe acts of aggression and force, evolving in modern usage to encompass a broader range of meanings related to harm and conflict.

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