刻
薄

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The word "刻薄" is formed by combining the character "刻", meaning to carve or engrave, which extends to imply sharpness or severity, with the character "薄", meaning thin or flimsy, extending to imply meanness or lack of generosity. Together, they create a compound where both characters contribute to the overall meaning of being unkind, harsh, or mean-spirited, emphasizing a critical and ungenerous nature.

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她对别人很刻薄。

Tā duì biérén hěn kèbó.

She is very mean to others.

刻薄的言论会伤害他人。

Kèbó de yánlùn huì shānghài tārén.

Harsh remarks can hurt others.

他因为刻薄而失去了朋友。

Tā yīnwèi kèbó ér shīqùle péngyou.

He lost friends because of his meanness.

尽管她有时刻薄，但心地善良。

Jǐnguǎn tā yǒushí kèbó, dàn xīndì shànliáng.

Although she is sometimes mean, she has a kind heart.

在竞争激烈的环境中，刻薄的态度往往会导致孤立。

Zài jìngzhēng jīliè de huánjìng zhōng, kèbó de tàidù wǎngwǎng huì dǎozhì gūlì.

In a highly competitive environment, a mean attitude often leads to isolation.

Word Definition - 刻薄

kè bó unkind; harsh; cutting; mean; acrimony; to embezzle by making illegal deductions

Individual Character Details

刻 kè
薄 bó, báo, bó, bò