猛 měng violent
violent; savage; cruel; bold; ferocious; fierce
How to remember 猛: 犭 dog + 孟 first-born = violent. The farm dog guards the family's first-born baby day and night and turns violent when a stranger opens the gate.
Component breakdown
猛 = 犭 dog + 孟 first-born
- 犭 dog
- 孟 first-born
The farm dog guards the family's first-born baby day and night and turns violent when a stranger opens the gate.
How it is used
- Fierce/violent, and abruptly/vigorously - 凶猛 (xiōngměng) ferocious, 猛烈 (měngliè) fierce/intense (attack, fire).
- 猛然 (měngrán) means suddenly/abruptly: 猛然回头 (měngrán huítóu) to whip one's head around; 猛地 (měng de) all of a sudden; 一猛子 a burst of energy. Also 猛 as slang = intense/impressive.