剧烈 jùliè violent
violent; acute; severe; fierce
How to remember 剧烈: 剧 theatrical plays + 烈 fiery = violent.
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How it is used
- Describes intense, violent physical intensity - 剧烈运动 (jùliè yùndòng) strenuous exercise, 剧烈疼痛 (jùliè téngtòng) acute pain, 剧烈变化 (jùliè biànhuà) drastic change.
- Contrast with 激烈 (jīliè), which fits contests and debates (激烈竞争 fierce competition); 剧烈 fits bodily sensation, motion, and physical/chemical change.
- Formal-leaning; pairs with 运动, 疼痛, 震动, 反应.