暴力

bàolì

HSK 6

暴力 — bàolì

1. violence; the use of physical force (as an act or phenomenon)

   警方正在调查一起严重的暴力事件。 jǐngfāng zhèngzài diàochá yìqǐ yánzhòng de bàolìshìjiàn — The police are investigating a serious act of violence.

2. to use force; to act violently

   那场冲突中有人对警察使用了暴力。 nàchǎng chōngtū zhōng yǒurén duì jǐngchá shǐyòng le bàolì — In that clash someone used violence against the police.

3. violent (describing actions, behavior, or manner)

   那是一场非常暴力的电影，不适合儿童观看。 nà shì yīcháng fēicháng bàolì de diànyǐng búshì hé értóng guānkàn — That was a very violent movie; not suitable for children.