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苛刻
kēkè
Description
"苛刻"用来说要求、条件很严，让人很难接受或做到。
"苛刻" is used to describe demands or conditions that are very strict, making them hard to accept or fulfill.
这个词常常带有不好的意思。
This word often carries a negative connotation.
Meanings
苛刻kēkè
harsh; demanding; overly strict
这家公司的条件太苛刻了。
The conditions of this company are too harsh.
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Notes
- Nuance
苛刻 stresses unreasonably strict demands, more negative than the neutral 严格.
- Etymology
苛 (harsh/severe) + 刻 (cutting/severe) combine to mean excessively demanding.
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