hěn hěndictionary entry
DEFINITION CC-CEDICT
resolutely / firmly / ferociously / ruthlessly
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Reference definitions: CC-CEDICT contributors and MDBG, CC BY-SA 4.0. Source release 2026-10-27T01:55:52Z. Imported 2026-10-27. Definition wording and meaning order are retained. Recognized pronunciation references are displayed with tone marks; the original source record is available below.

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Original source entry:

狠狠 狠狠 [hen3 hen3] /resolutely/firmly/ferociously/ruthlessly/

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  • 狠
    hěn

    ruthless / fierce / ferocious / determined / resolute / to harden (one's heart)

  • 狠
    hěn

    ruthless / fierce / ferocious / determined / resolute / to harden (one's heart)

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