苛刻

kē kè

Dictionary entry

harsh; severe; demanding

What does 苛刻 mean?

苛刻 (kē kè) has the following dictionary meaning.

1harsh; severe; demanding

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苛kēsevere · exacting 刻kèquarter (hour) · moment

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苛刻

kē kè

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