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残酷

cán kùㄘㄢˊ ㄎㄨˋ

Traditional: 殘酷

HSK 6HSK 3.0 · 7–9TOCFL 5

Meaning(adjective, adverbial adjective, nominal adjective)

cruel; cruelty

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Stroke order

TÀN · 9 strokes

to destroy; to spoil; to ruin; to injure; cruel; oppressive; savage; brutal; incomplete; disabled; to remain; to survive; remnant; surplus

14 strokes

ruthless; strong (e.g. of wine); (loanword) cool; hip