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严酷
嚴酷
yánkù
1. bitter
2. harsh
3. grim
4. ruthless
5. severe
6. cut-throat (competition)

Character Breakdown

严
yán
strict, rigorous, rigid; stern
HSK 4 7 丶
酷
kù
strong, stimulating; ruthless, intense
HSK 6 14 丶

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