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cruel; harsh; merciless

残酷
cán kù
c+án·2nd tonek+ù·4th tone
WordHSK 6
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As long as war is regarded as wicked, it will always have its fascination. When it is looked upon as vulgar, it will cease to be popular.
当人们认为战争残酷时，它还是很吸引人的。当人们认为战争粗俗时，它就没那么受欢迎了。
I cannot abide to see such cruelty.
我不忍目睹这种残酷的行径。
Synonyms
Synonyms
savage · cruel · fierce凶残xiōng cánbrutal; vicious; ruthless残暴cán bào
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