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冷酷
lěngkù
Description
"冷酷"用来形容一个人没有感情，对别人很冷，一点也不友好。
"冷酷" is used to describe a person who is emotionless, cold to others, and not friendly at all.
这个词常常用来说坏人或者很严厉的人。
This word is often used to describe bad people or very strict individuals.
Meanings
冷酷lěngkù
cold and unfeeling; heartless, ruthless
他说话很冷酷，让人害怕。
He speaks coldly, which scares people.
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Notes
- Etymology
冷 (cold) + 酷 (cruel), literally "cold and cruel."
- Nuance
stronger and more negative than 冷淡; implies emotional cruelty, not just coolness.
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