狠

hěn

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狠 — hěn

1. ruthless; fierce; ferocious

   那个拳手看起来很狠。 nàge quánshǒu kànqǐlái hěnhěn — That boxer looks fierce.

2. determined; resolute (able to take harsh measures)

   他狠下心来开始节省开支。 tā hěnxiàxīnlái kāishǐ jiéshěngkāizhī — He steeled himself and began to cut expenses.

3. to harden (one's heart); to make a harsh decision

   她终于狠了心，搬走了。 tā zhōngyú hěn le xīn bānzǒu le — She finally hardened her heart and moved out.