摧残 meaning and pronunciation

摧残
Simplified word
摧殘
Traditional word

摧残 English definition

cuī cán
  • to ravage
  • to ruin

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  • 摧 (cuī): to break; to destroy; to devastate; to ravage; to repress;
  • 残 (cán): to destroy; to spoil; to ruin; to injure; cruel; oppressive; savage; brutal; incomplete; disabled; to remain; to survive; remnant; surplus;