Meaning of word 残酷
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Word
Pinyin cán kù
Phonetic Notation ㄘㄢˊ ㄎㄨˋ
word Meaning

◎ 残酷 cánkù

(1) [atrocious;cruel;ruthless]∶残忍冷酷

残酷剥削

(2) [ill-treat;maltreat]∶虐待,摧残

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残酷 （汉语词语）

  • 残酷，指残忍、冷酷。语出《汉书·陈万年传》：“ 咸 前为郡守，所在残酷，毒螫加於吏民。”