残忍 meaning and pronunciation

残忍
Simplified word
殘忍
Traditional word

残忍 English definition

cán rěn
  • merciless
  • ruthless
  • cruel
  • mean

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  • 残 (cán): to destroy; to spoil; to ruin; to injure; cruel; oppressive; savage; brutal; incomplete; disabled; to remain; to survive; remnant; surplus;
  • 忍 (rěn): to bear; to endure; to tolerate; to restrain oneself;