Cruel, harsh
The character 酷 means cruel or harsh in these words.
酷 (kù): Cruel — Stroke Order & Writing Guide
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The character 酷 means cruel or harsh in these words.
Real-world example sentences demonstrating how 酷 is used in context
Announce (告) with the intensity of strong wine (酉) — extremely severe, ruthless, or stylishly sharp.
unfeeling; callous; grim
The weather is extremely hot today, not suitable for outdoor activities
His new sports car looks very cool and stylish
The summer sun is extremely scorching hot.
She deeply loves music and practices piano every day
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