残酷 meaning and pronunciation

残酷
Simplified word
殘酷
Traditional word

残酷 English definition

cán kù
  • cruel
  • ruthless
  • cruelty

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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;
  • 酷 (kù): ruthless; strong (e.g. of wine); (loanword) cool; hip;