Chinese
cánkù
Meaning: cruel; ruthless
Part of Speech: Adjective

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Handwriting

殘酷
殘
酷
残酷
残
酷

Example sentences

War is cruel; many people lost their homes because of it.
這張照片揭示了戰爭的殘酷。
这张照片揭示了战争的残酷。
This photo reveals the cruelty of war.
雖然事實很殘酷,但我還是決定對她說實話。
虽然事实很残酷,但我还是决定对她说实话。
Although the truth is cruel, I still decided to tell her the truth.
在那段黑暗的歷史中,許多無辜的人遭受了殘酷的迫害。
在那段黑暗的历史中,许多无辜的人遭受了残酷的迫害。
In that dark period of history, many innocent people suffered from cruel persecution.
歷史書記錄了戰爭期間發生的殘酷屠殺。
历史书记录了战争期间发生的残酷屠杀。
History books recorded the brutal massacres that occurred during the war.

Usage Notes

Describes situations, actions, or people that cause suffering without pity.

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