凶残
savage; cruel; fierce
HSK 7-9
Pronunciation
凶1
First tone: high and level
残2
Second tone: rising
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Usage in this example
Used as an adjective meaning savage, cruel, and merciless, such as describing a bandit's brutal methods devoid of humanity.
Example sentence
那个匪徒手段凶残,毫无人性。
That bandit was brutally savage, completely devoid of humanity.