残酷

Traditional: 殘酷

cán kù

Dictionary entry

cruel; harsh; merciless

What does 残酷 mean?

残酷 (cán kù) has the following dictionary meaning.

1cruel; harsh; merciless

Character breakdown

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残cánto destroy · to spoil 酷kùruthless · strong (e.g. of wine)

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How to pronounce 残酷

残酷

cán kù

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